Large-scale plantation drive on both sides of KMP expressway before monsoon – Rao Narbir Singh

Haryana Environment, Forests, and Wildlife, Minister, Rao Narbir Singh has directed that the plantation work along both sides of the Kundli–Manesar–Palwal (KMP) Expressway should be expedited before the onset of the monsoon. He directed the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) to prepare and present a concrete action plan. 

He said that the saplings will be provided by the Forest Department, but their care, protection, and maintenance will be the full responsibility of HSIIDC. The Forest Department will not hold ownership rights over these plantations.

Rao Narbir Singh was presiding over a coordination meeting of various departments regarding the upcoming Van Mahotsav. He directed the officers to do large scale plantations across the state this monsoon.

Statewide mass plantation drive on July 15

It was informed during the meeting that a mass plantation campaign will be conducted across Haryana on July 15. The campaign will run in public spaces, near ponds and riverbanks, and on panchayat lands. 

The support of NGOs, social organisations, and industrial groups will be sought. In urban areas, the responsibility of greening major intersections will be given to industries, and each site will display the plaque of the contributing company.

KMP plantation in two phases

Rao Narbir Singh said that the plantation along the KMP Expressway will be done in two phases—first from Kundli to Manesar, and second from Manesar to Palwal. He directed officers to submit a detailed action plan by June 26, 2025. 

In southern Haryana, efforts will be made to promote native species like khejri, rohida, jaal, and ronjh by offering support to farmers under specific schemes, he added.

Haryana forest development corporation to support national projects

During the meeting it was informed that NHAI and the Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) had assigned the work of the plantation to the Haryana Forest Development Corporation. A proposal has been made to plant three rows of different species along the elevated structures of KMP that are 12–13 feet high. 

Secretary and Commissioner, Industries and Commerce Department Dr. Amit Agrawal, Chairman, Haryana Pollution Control Board, Sh. Vineet Garg, Managing Director, HSIIDC, Sh. Yash Garg and other senior officers of Forest, Irrigation and Water Resources departments also remained present during the meeting.