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NHAI hosted a National Workshop focusing on Environmentally Sustainable Approaches for Comprehensive National Highway Development

14 January 2025

National Workshop of NHAI: NHAI held a one-day workshop in New Delhi to improve the National Highway system in a strong and eco-friendly way. They talked about how highways affect the environment, and how to plan and lessen those effects. Important dignitaries of the NHAI workshop includes Shri Anurag Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, Chairman NHAI along with Guest of Honour Shri Jitendra Kumar, IFS, DGF&SS, MoEF&CC were also present on the occasion with senior officials of MoRTH, NHAI, NHIDCL, MoEF&CC, QCI-NABET, DPR Consultants, Concessionaires, Authority Engineers, and Independent Engineers.

National Workshop of NHAI

NHAI recently hosted a national workshop in New Delhi, focusing on Environmentally Sustainable Approaches for Comprehensive National Highway Development. The event, graced by Chief Guest Shri Anurag Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and attended by key stakeholders including Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, Chairman NHAI, highlighted critical discussions on topics ranging from Wildlife Clearances to Coastal Regulation Zone Clearances. Panel discussions, keynote addresses, and collaborative dialogues underscored the imperative for integrating sustainable practices from project conceptualization, emphasizing the importance of inter-departmental cooperation within the PM Gati Shakti framework. The workshop not only provided insights into environmental impact assessment and mitigation but also reinforced NHAI’s commitment to fostering inclusive growth through environmentally resilient infrastructure development. Through such initiatives, NHAI aims to pave the way for a greener, more sustainable future for National Highways across the country.

What was the focus of the NHAI national workshop?

The workshop aimed to discuss environmentally sustainable approaches for comprehensive National Highway development.

Who were the key stakeholders present at the event?

The event saw participation from senior officials of various departments including Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, NHAI, NHIDCL, MoEF&CC, among others.

What were the topics covered in the panel discussions?

Panel discussions included Wildlife Clearances, Eco-friendly Measures, Forest & Environment Clearances, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Environmental Management Plan (EMP), and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Clearances.

National Workshop of NHAI