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The Green Highways Excellence Awards were instituted under which policy?

A

National Forest Policy, 1988

B

Green Highways Policy, 2015

C

National Environment Policy, 2006

D

National Highway Policy, 2001

Correct Answer

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Option B

Green Highways Policy, 2015

Quick Summary:

NHAI announced the Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 under the Green Highways Policy, 2015.

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📌 Key Fact
NHAI announced the Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 under the Green Highways Policy, 2015.
🌐 Context & Background

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced the winners of the Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 on September 3, 2026. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in sustainable plantation and landscaping along National Highways. Instituted in 2025 under the Green Highways Policy, 2015, the awards promote environmental sustainability, soil conservation, and aesthetic enhancement across the highway network.

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The Green Highways Policy was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) with the aim of promoting greening, plantation, and environmental conservation along all National Highways in India.

🔑 Key Facts for Exam
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    Instituted by NHAI in 2025 under the Green Highways Policy, 2015

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    1st Prize: Six-laning of Chilakaluripet Bypass on NH-16 (Andhra Pradesh)

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    2nd Prize: Padra–Vadodara section of Vadodara–Kim Expressway (Gujarat)

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    3rd Prize: Gagariya–Bakhasar section (NH-925) and Satta–Gandhav section (NH-925A)

🔗 Related Schemes / Events
Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy, 2015National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
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Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 (NHAI)GOVERNING POLICYGreen Highways Policy, 2015 (Instituted Awards in 2025)1ST PRIZEChilakaluripet Bypass(Six-laning Section)NH-16Location:Andhra Pradesh2ND PRIZEPadra–Vadodara(Vadodara-Kim Expy)ExpresswayLocation:Gujarat3RD PRIZEGagariya–Bakhasar &Satta–GandhavNH-925 & NH-925ALocation:RajasthanAWARD CATEGORIES & IMPLEMENTATION KEY POINTSCategories: Avenue Plantations | Median Plantations | Plantation in Land ParcelsNodal Agency: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)Organized under: Green Highways Policy, 2015
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B is correct — The Green Highways Excellence Awards were instituted under the Green Highways Policy, 2015.

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Green Highways Policy 2015 NHAI Eco-initiatives Sustainable Infrastructure Development
💡 EXAM TIP

Remember that any question concerning roadside plantations, eco-laning, or highway greenery awards directly links back to the Green Highways Policy, 2015 of MoRTH.

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