A new initiative called "Bee Corridors" on National Highways

• The National Highways Authority of India has launched a new initiative called "Bee Corridors" on national highways.

• This program promotes sustainable infrastructure development and focuses on ecological plantings along roadsides with ornamental plants.

• This initiative addresses the increasing ecological stress on bees and other pollinators.

• The corridor will be continuously populated with bee-friendly vegetation.

• Flowering plants will provide nectar and pollen year-round.

• The plantation model will include trees, shrubs, herbs, and grasses.