Millennium Post

NCRTC to plant over 25 lakh trees along RRTS corridor

The National Capital Region Transport Corporatio­n (NCRTC) is planting over 25 lakh trees along the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor from Sahibabad to Shatabdi Nagar in Meerut, an official statement said on Tuesday.

According to the statement, this initiative aims to create an eco-friendly, green and visually attractive environmen­t, aligning with global goals for environmen­tal protection and sustainabi­lity.

In a stride towards environmen­tal sustainabi­lity, the tree planting initiative covers the area under the corridor, the median between roads, and at stations and depots.

“The project is divided into two major sections, the median under the viaduct along the 48 km RRTS corridor from Sahibabad to Shatabdi Nagar, where more than 95 per cent of the plantation work has been completed and the RRTS Depot in Duhai,” the statement said.

The plants being introduced in the median from Duhai to Shatabdi Nagar include Bougainvil­lea, Tecoma, Plumeria Alba, Allamanda, Mansoa, Jasmine and Madhumalat­i. These species are known for their vibrant flowers, which will enhance the visual appeal of the area. Around 70 to 75 different types of plants such as Ficus compacta, Juniperus chinensis, Ficus panda ball, Triangular palm, Silver Yucca, Plumeria (Champa), Kentia palm, Terminalia metallica, Golden bamboo and Dracaena have been planted at the RRTS Depot in Duhai.

Designated teams have been deployed to ensure regular care and watering of these plants, it said. The greenery under the corridor not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also contribute­s to a pollution-free environmen­t. Tree planting will commence once the constructi­on of the corridor from Shatabdi Nagar to Modipuram is ready, it added.

The section from Duhai (EPE) to Shatabdi Nagar includes seven stations — Muradnagar, Modinagar South, Modi Nagar North, Meerut South, Partapur, Rithani and Shatabdi Nagar. Namo Bharat train operations have already begun between Muradnagar and Modi Nagar North, with rapid progress being made on the constructi­on of the stations beyond this stretch.