In February 2026, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), has launched a first-of-its-kind ecological initiative to develop dedicated pollinator or ‘Bee Corridors’ along National Highways (NH), as part of its sustainable infrastructure development programme.
- The project aims to reduce ecological stress on honeybees and other pollinators while enhancing agricultural productivity and biodiversity.
About Bee Corridor :
Design: The Bee Corridors comprise continuous linear stretches of bee-friendly vegetation trees, shrubs, herbs, and grasses with nectar and pollen-rich species, preserved dead wood and hollow trunks, and staggered flowering cycles to ensure near year-round blooming.
Species: Native species such as Neem, Karanj, Mahua, Palash, Bottle Brush, Jamun, and Siris will be planted based on local agro-climatic suitability.
Implementation: Corridors will be developed along suitable NH stretches and vacant land parcels of the NHAI, with flowering clusters planted at 500 meters (m)–1 kilometer (km) intervals aligned to honeybee foraging ranges.
Targets: During 2026–27, NHAI plans to plant around 40 lakh trees along NH, with approximately 60% of them under the Bee Corridor initiative, and field offices will identify sections to develop at least three pollinator corridors.
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