The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has announced plans to plant over 250,000 trees along the RRTS corridor, stretching from Sahibabad to Shatabdi Nagar in Meerut. This initiative aims to enhance the green cover and promote a sustainable environment, in line with global environmental protection goals.
Half of the saplings will be planted in the median under the viaduct along the 48-km RRTS corridor, where over 95% of the tree plantation work has already been completed. The remaining saplings have been planted in the RRTS Depot in Duhai.
The plants chosen for the median below the viaduct include Bougainvillea, Tecoma, Plumeria Alba, Allamanda, Mansoa, Jasmine, and Madhumalati, known for their beautiful flowers that will enhance the visual appeal of the area.
At the RRTS Depot in Duhai, around 70-75 types of plants have been planted, including Ficus compacta, Juniperus chinensis, Ficus panda ball, Triangular palm, Silver Yucca, Plumeria (Champa), Kentia palm, Terminalia metallica, Golden bamboo, and Dracaena. Other species include Victoria, Spider Lily, Lantana depressa, Neem, Gulmohar, Altamash, Kachnar, Ashoka, Kadam, Shisham, Silver Oak, Teak, Kaner, Tecoma, and Bougainvillea.
Dedicated teams have been deployed to ensure regular care for these plants.
In other developments, operations of the Namo Bharat train have commenced between Muradnagar and Modi Nagar North, with rapid progress being made on the construction of the stations beyond this stretch. Additionally, construction work on the corridor from Shatabdi Nagar to Modipuram is advancing swiftly, and tree planting will begin once this section is ready.
From the project’s conception to its implementation, NCRTC has consistently prioritized environmentally friendly practices, aiming to minimize carbon emissions at every construction phase.
