Herbal Roads Project

Herbal Roads Project

Question. Which state government launches Herbal Road Project?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Kerala
(d) Telangana
Ans (b)
Related Facts:

  • Uttar Pradesh govt launches project to develop 800 km roads as Herbal roads.
  • In this project, the state government planning to plant trees that have medicinal values on both sides of the roads.
  •  The herbal trees to be planted include Neem, Peepal, Sehjan, etc. The plants will provide raw materials to medicines and will also help in preventing erosion of land.
  •  The roads are designed to keep out infectious and airborne diseases.
  • The project’s 800 km road was selected along both the national and state highways.

Related Links:

https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/great-initiative-uttar-pradesh-to-get-800-km-stretch-of-herbal-roads-soon-details/1975906/

https://weather.com/en-IN/india/news/news/2019-06-19-plantation-uttar-pradesh-yogi-herbal-plants-clean-air-air-pollution