NHAI to issue green bonds worth Rs 1,000 crore
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will issue green bonds worth Rs 1,000 crore to raise funds for the implementation of environment-friendly measures such as solar lighting
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will issue green bonds worth Rs 1,000 crore to raise funds for the implementation of environment-friendly measures such as solar lighting
The proceeds from the issue of ‘Green Bonds’ will be used for activities such as expenditure on avenue plantation, median plantation, construction of animal underpasses, natural stormwater drainage, streetlights on renewable energy (solar), waste recycling, and reuse and rainwater harvesting.
A video of the statue being shifted with the help of an earthmoving machine with a noose tied around the structure's neck surfaced on social media.
Initially, the NHAI has identified around 100 toll plazas for live monitoring on the web-based software. These toll plazas have been selected based on congestion feedback received through 1033 National Highway helpline. The monitoring service will be extended to more toll plazas in a phased manner.
The TMC MP has urged the officials of National Highways Authority of India to repair and maintain the service roads properly.
In addition, to ensure the availability of resources for effective disaster preparedness, the highways authority is mapping the availability of key machinery for timely deployment.
Ground preparation has already started at the selected sites and plantations shall be taken up during the upcoming monsoon season scheduled to be completed by end of Aug 2024.
In what comes as a relief to the transport operators, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is to allow discounts to state carriage buses.
It is to be noted that the NHAI has raised Rs 40,314 crore through various modes of asset monetisation in 2023-24 against the target of Rs 28,868 crore, and as of now, the authority’s asset monetisation has crossed Rs 1 trillion.
The National Highways Authority of India appealed to commuters to drive responsibly and has taken various measures that will help to minimise traffic rule violations and ensure the safety of the commuters.
