NCRTC to plant 2.5 lakh trees along RRTS route

Ghaziabad: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has planned to plant over 2.5 lakh saplings along the rapid rail corridor from Sahibabad to Shatabdi Nagar in Meerut. The corporation claims that 95 percent of the plantation has been completed on the 48 km rapid rail segment.“This initiative aims to contribute to a green and sustainable environment, aligning with global environmental protection goals,” said an NCRTC official.“The plants and saplings are being planted under the corridor, in the median between roads, and at stations and depots,” he said.According to officials, the plants planted in the median below the viaduct from Duhai to Shatabdi Nagar include Bougainvillea, Tecoma, Plumeria Alba, Allamanda, Mansoa, Jasmine, and Madhumalati. “The colorful flowers will enhance the beauty and attractiveness of the area,” said the official.

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