Trees absorb harmful carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen which is crucial for our survival. But not only this, trees also help to filter the water we drink, and provide habitat to over 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity apart from being a major source of medicines.
With an aim to enhance green cover of India’s National Highways, The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is taking initiatives to plant trees through the Miyawaki method of tree plantation. Miyawaki method is a unique Japanese approach to ecological restoration and afforestation development. If the Miyawaki plantation in Delhi/NCR is successful, the government will replicate this initiative across the country.
The government plans to focus on planting indigenous species of plants that can survive in the local climate and soil conditions. Tree plantation will be done at various locations on pieces of lands adjacent to the National Highways. Total land area of over 53 acres has been identified at different places in and around Delhi-NCR to establish the Miyawaki plantations, as per a recent official statement from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
Top companies operating in India often focus on healthcare, education and other such sectors with the aim of empowering the country’s less privileged population. But, what about environment? How many CSR initiatives focus on marine conservation, tree plantation or conservation of biodiversity?
The CSR Journal takes a look into latest Corporate Social responsibility initiatives focusing on tree plantation undertaken lately to make our nation greener.