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Highways Project
FOR PLANTATION, TRANSPLANTATION, BEAUTIFICATION & MAINTENANCE
ACTIVITES ALONG NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
The situation becomes critical with incessant movement of vehicles on these roads
contributing further in release of Green house gases and other suspended particulate
matters. High level of Green house gases and extended dust particles in air poses an
imminent health threat for the commuters and also endangers the biodiversity of the
region. Under such circumstances it is important to take proactive measure for pollution
containment on highways.
Green corridor works as vegetation buffer around the pollution source and helps in sorption
of GHG gases and collection of dust particles. It also reduces noise pollution and provides
much needed shade on glairing hot roads during summer. Plantation arrest soil erosion at
the embankment slopes prevents glare from the headlight of incoming vehicles and
moderates the effect of wind and incoming radiation.
MoRTH has appointed National Green Highways Mission - NHAI as the nodal agency for
overall planning, implementation and monitoring of Green Highways project. To ensure
quality plantation and maintenance, a corpus Green Fund" with 1% of the Total Project
Cost (TPC) of all National Highway projects has been created.
As its first step NGH Mission has decided to frame comprehensive guidelines for
implementation of Green Highways Projects. The Guidelines for Green Highways Project will
assist MoRTH/NHAI officials, plantation agencies and other stakeholders in effective
implementation and monitoring of plantation, transplantation, beautification and
maintenance activities along National Highways.
OBJECTIVES
To develop a systematic framework for Integrated Green Corridor Development along
National Highways
1.1 PLANNING
As per the GHP-2015, project report for development of integrated Green Corridor will be
part of the DPR for highway project.
Project report shall be prepared by subject experts in collaboration with NGH Mission,
respective Regional Offices of NHAI/MoRTH and other relevant agencies. Site specific
project report for Green Corridor development shall be in compliance to the IRC SP-21:2009
guidelines and any further directives issued by NGHM. Green corridor planning
methodology can be referred from Section 6 of the Guidelines.
1.1.1 PLANTATION
It has been observed that plantation of exotic tree/shrub species often results in low
survival rate, inferior productivity and higher cost of maintenance. Hence, priority shall be
given to native tree/shrub and grasses of particular agro climatic zone. Selection of
tree/shrubs species for median and avenue plantation shall be strictly as per the Plantation
Species Matrix developed for the purpose of identifying suitable native tree/shrub species
for roadside plantation. Plantation pattern can be referred from Section 6.2 of the
Guidelines.
1.1.2 TRANSPLANTATION
It has been observed that in absence of any clear guidelines for transplantation of trees,
transplantation activities have been kept to minimal. Often bigger or grown up trees are
selected for transplantation and trees below 4 -5 years or lesser girth are felled. But due to
lack of appropriate technology and equipment for transplantation, it often results in low
survival rate of transplanted trees, whereas young trees can be manually transplanted. they
can quickly adapt to new environment thereby have lesser chances of mortality. Hence, for
all new highways projects trees of age 2 years and above shall also be considered for
transplantation. Trees to be transplanted shall be marked and transplantation protocol
depending on the age and species shall be prescribed in the project report. Transplantation
methodology can be referred from Section 6.2 of these guidelines.
1.1.3 BEAUTIFICATION
The sites of cultural, historical importance shall be marked and the landscaping activities
shall be planned to highlight the aesthetics of the site. Additional land requirement for such
purpose can also be explored as per the directives of GHP -2015.
1.1.4 MAINTENANCE
Every project report shall have five year maintenance schedule along with year-wise
expected outcomes such as minimum height and girth of trees planted. This will help in
assessing the quality of plantation.
1.2 IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation of green corridor development projects shall be outsourced to professional
plantation agencies/ local SHG's /JFMC's/ Cooperatives/ NGO and other such organization as
per the approved Plantation SOR adopted by NGH Mission.
Plantation allied activities such as landscaping, beautification which are not part of
Plantation SOR of MoRD, can be taken up through tender process or by calling financial bids
from the registered/empanelled plantation agencies.
Detailed guidelines for implementing plantation projects are mentioned in Section of the
guidelines.
1.3 MONITORING
It is intended to keep real time monitoring of plantation and allied activities for which GIS
enabled data imagery tool" BHUVAN" provided by National Remote Sensing Centre will be
utilized. Plantation Agency will also be required to submit the progress report on weekly
basis to respective PIU, which shall conduct field verification on fortnightly basis. Detailed
monitoring guidelines can be referred from Section 5 of the guidelines.
Assessment of existing plantation status shall be done by respective PIU. Report shall be
prepared by respective Plantation Manager of the Regional Office, which needs to be
approved by Regional Officer- NHAI/MoRTH. The report can prescribe additional
developments which although not part of the scope of work but are deemed fit for
accomplishing the vision of Green Highways Policy. Funding for such development works
will be done by NGHM.
Concessionaires shall be implored to take up the improvement work through professional
plantation agencies/local communities in a time bound manner. Notices shall be issued to
Concessionaires who fails to comply, if concessionaire defaults then action must be taken as
per the provisions of Concession Agreement.
In extreme cases additional budget requirement may be fulfilled by NGH Mission on case to
case basis
Site specific project report for green corridor development in such projects shall be
prepared as per the IRC SP-21:2009 guidelines.
*STARTUPs will be exempted from work experience qualifications, but they will be
required to fulfill technical credential criteria.
For example: If any XYZ has completed plantation projects worth Rs 5 lakh at the time of
registration and after empanelment XYZ completes other plantation project of Rs 2 lakh,
then the eligibility of XYZ will be Rs 7 lakh (5 +2).
Agencies can send their request to upgrade their eligibility to respective RO's with a copy to
NGH Headquarter.
After the receiving duly filled application from Cooperatives & NGOs, ROs shall submit
verification report in prescribed format to NGHM with their recommendation for approving
or rejecting application.
Cooperatives/ NGOs should have completed plantation projects with minimum Rs 2 lakh
project cost. Plantation Agencies will be eligible for getting work order equivalent to their
work experience in plantation projects. Work Order eligibility will be enhanced in proportion
to amount of work completed. Same will be updated on the empanelled list on the website
of MoRTH, NHAI and IHMCL
For example: If any XYZ has completed plantation projects worth Rs 5 lakh at the time of
registration and after empanelment XYZ completes other plantation project of Rs 2 lakh,
then the eligibility of XYZ will be Rs 7 lakh (5 +2).
Agencies can send their request to upgrade their eligibility to respective RO's with a copy to
NGH Headquarter.
Community Based Organizations/ LSGs will be considered for empanelment based on the
accreditation received from Collector/Forest Department/ Horticulture Dept or RO-NHAI.
Initially CBOs/LSGs will be awarded work for maximum Rs 12 lakh as per plantation SOR of
MoRD. Work Award eligibility will be upgraded on annual basis for CBOs/LSGs on successful
completion of project awarded. Eligibility can also be upgraded earlier in case CBOs/LSGs
are able to complete to their previous project before scheduled annual up-gradation.
Empanelled agencies can be awarded work order by respective RO's. Empanelled agencies
will be paid on completing project milestone as per the approved Plantation SOR of MoRD
for roadside plantation. If some plantation and allied activities which are prescribed in the
project report are not mentioned in Plantation SOR of MoRD, then SOR for such activities
will be prepared by NGHM.
Empanelled Agencies of respective RO will be selected on priority for the award of work. In
case there are no empanelled agencies of particular Region, then work can be awarded to
other empanelled agencies.
Payment cycle will be distributed over the period of five years (1 st year- 40 %, 2nd year- 20 %,
3rd year- 10 %, 4th year -10 %, 5th year -10 %). MoRD plantation & maintenance schedule will
be referred. Payments will be released in phased manner to empanelled agencies which will
be based on Plantation Survival Rate and Works completion as per Plantation &
Maintenance Schedule
5.3 DEFAULT
5.3.1 If any agency fails to arrange the sufficient quantities of
material/manure/pesticide/manpower/equipment required to maintain the work in good
condition within 7 days of its notification, the nodal agency will reserve the right to get it
arranged at their risk and cost and will charge extra 20 % on the actual expenditure
incurred. In exceptional cases, RO- MoRTH/NHAI may consider to extend the time limit
mentioned above. The decision of RO-MoRTH/NHAI shall be final and binding on the
contractor in respect of extension of time for rectification of defects. However, all
complaints will be attended promptly and within the time limit by RO-MoRTH/NHAI.
5.3.2 In case if default on the part of the concessionaire with respect to planting or
maintenance of plantation (as provided under schedule C and schedule E of he concession
agreement) and based on the report and recommendation of the Plantation Manager,
action may be taken as per the conditions of the concession agreement or MoU with the
concerned agency.
5.4 PENALTY
In case of default on the part of the contractor/concessionaire with respect to planting or
maintenance of plantations, action will be taken as per the conditions of the concession
agreement/contract agreement or MoU with the concerned agency. The legal and financial
liabilities shall be borne by the plantation agency for non compliance to Forest Conservation
Act, 1980 and subsequent amendments and Forest Conservation rules ad local laws.
For any green belt development Tree/shrub species shall be selected based on its ecological
importance, economic value and suitability for roadside plantation. The focus shall be on
planting native tree/shrubs species with ecological importance contributing towards higher
GHG sequestration, soil-water conservation, nitrogen fixation etc. During selection process
priority shall also be given to RET (rare, endangered or threatened) tree/ shrub species to
promote conservation and enhance ecosystem values.
Tree/shrubs species with economic benefits such as fuel, fodder, flower, fruit and timber
value shall also be given due consideration.
For identification of suitable tree/shrubs an Excel based model has been developed which
compares different plant species on three fundamental Principals- Ecological, Economic &
Aesthetics. The criteria and indicators for the model were developed based on the Central
Pollution Control Board, MoEF guidelines for Green Corridor Development and in
compliance to the existing guidelines (IRC SP 21:2009) of Indian Road Congress for
plantation and landscaping.
Report on Plantation Species Matrix and supporting excel based tool is enclosed at
Annexure The tool can be utilized during project planning for selecting suitable
tree/shrub species of respective agro climatic zone.
- The first row along the highways will be of small to medium size ornamental trees
- Subsequent rows depending on the availability of width will comprise of ornamental
and/or shade bearing species of more height than those in the first rows. In rural
sections the last row shall always be shade bearing tall trees.
- Planting of shrubs in the median
- Planting of herbaceous species as ground cover in the median, special landscapes
and embankment sloped.
- Turfing of grass in the median, special landscapes and embankment slopes.
Grass lines are used to provide a strong surface cover but need a well prepared surface. It
must be allowed to establish properly on a slope which is not subject to undue stress from
erosion and mass movement in its initial stages. Sowing of grasses is intended to create a
strengthened surface that is resistant to erosion.
It is the responsibility of planting agency to ensure that the condition of the site is good
enough for the successful establishment of grasses. The planting agency is required to
supervise all field operations like preparation of surface. Sowing of grasses and quality of
grasses seeds used.
A cover of 25 grams of seeds per square meter of surface shall be achieved. The timing of
sowing is of utmost importance. The seed sowing must be carried out before the onset of
monsoon. so that they yield desired results. After sowing, mulch of prepared and dried out
herbs shall be laid over the whole seeded area in a thin layer so that the direct sunlight and
transpiration loss may not affect the grasses.
Technical Specification
Row I
3.3 ft
10 ft 10 ft
15 ft
20 ft 20 ft
(Case II)
3.3 ft
10 ft 10 ft
15 ft
15ft 15 ft
15 ft
20 ft 20 ft
In location where a really bad patch of usar occurs, there is a need to dig deep pits by
augar(mechanical device) and replacing it by good quality soil. The soil amender Gypsum 1
to 3 kg, depending on the pH along with 2 kg compost and sand shall be filled in the pits.
The treatment helps in lowering down the pH and thus enhancing better survival of plants.
The shrubs to be planted in the median shall be of low or medium height for prevention of
the headlight glare. One to two rows of flowering shrubs may be provided according to the
varying width of the median in different sections. In sections where the median width is less
than 1.5 m, only grasses turf is advisable. Some herbaceous species may also be planted as
ground cover, not only on the medians but on special landscapes and embankment slopes
also.
One or two rows of flowering shrubs are recommended in accordance to the varying width
of the median in different sections. In sections where median width is less than 1.5 meter,
only grass turf is recommended. In median width of 3 meter one row of shrub whereas in 5
meter median width, plantation of two rows of flowering shrubs at a spacing of 1.5 meter
from the inner edge is recommended. The plants shall be at spacing of 3 X 3 meters and size
of the pits for planting shall be 0.6 m dia and deep.
The surface for the median plantation shall be well prepared. The masses of loose debris on
the median and any convexities shall be removed and similarly any concavities are to be
filled with good soil. The surface shall have sufficient layer of good quality soil so as to have
a better growth and survival of grasses and shrubs.
6.2.3 Transplantation
Occasion may arise when grown up or young tree have to be cut for making room for
constructing a road, a building or other structure. It will be desirable to save these
plants/trees by transplanting, it at a suitable site. It has been observed that in absence of
any clear guidelines for transplantation of trees, transplantation activities have been kept to
minimal. Often bigger or grown up trees are selected for transplantation and trees below 4 -
5 years or lesser girth are felled. But due to lack appropriate technology and equipments for
transplantation of grown up trees results in low survival rate, whereas young trees can be
manually transplanted and can quickly adapt to new environment. Hence, for all new
highways projects trees of age 2 years and above shall be considered for transplantation.
In winter when the tree is dormant or less active, it shall be pruned heavily leaving a bare
framework of the large branches. A 40 to 50 m wide trench 1 to 2 m deep shall be dug
around the stem as much distance away from it, depending upon the stature of the
specimen, cutting all the roots, big and small, in the process. The job of tree transplantation
is quite complex and requires high quality expertise, techniques besides specialized
equipment and infrastructure.
Although, it is commercially viable option for them to take up captive plantation on their
own but provisions of Land Ceiling Act and unavailability of continuous land stretch for
captive plantation makes it difficult for Agro forestry industries to practice this option.
Captive plantations of commercial crops can be initiated on the vacant land parcels available
with NHAI near flyovers and road alignments. User rights of these lands can be given to
agroforestry industries which can take up plantation, management and sustainable
harvesting during the concession period. NGH Mission based on the project feasibility can
transfer user rights based on project development fees, annual premium and profit sharing
from the concessionaire.
The fencing of single row plantation will be done by using tree (iron/brick/cement/bamboo)
guards. The fencing of multiple row plantations shall be done preferably by barbed wire. A
five strand barbed wire fencing, with cross strands, stretched on angle iron poles fixed at a
distance of 4 meter from one another is recommended. Live fencing/bamboo fencing/thorn
fencing/CPT may also be used wherever protection can be ensured through these. The
specification for barbed wire fencing shall be as per IRC SP-21:2009.
The first row of plantation shall be sufficiently away from the roadway so that they are not a
hazard to road traffic or restrict the visibility. Most vulnerable location in this regard are the
inside curve, median, junction corner and cut slopes. Trees shall be planted at a minimum
distance of 14 m from the central line of extreme traffic lane to provide to provide recovery
area for the vehicle that runs of the road. Growth of vegetation close on the road curve
may lead to serious reduction of clear sight distance and may cause accidents. Tall and
overgrown plants on and near the curve is not permissible. In plain terrain, a stopping site
distance of 170m corresponding to the designed speed of 100 km per hour shall be ensured
on all curved sections, on the innermost lane of the curve.
The scope of five years maintenance work and its schedule shall be prescribed in Project
report.
Such plantations can also be given to Forest Development Corporations of respective state
which can sign a MoU with NGHM for plantation and management activities and also
sharing the sustainable harvest earnings with NGHM.
7. FORWARD LINKAGES
- From plantation raised by Forest Department, the share will be determined and
approved by the competent authority in the Forest Department and will be specified in
the plantation scheme.
- In case plantations are raised by CBOs/LSGs then they will have full right on
intermediary produce such as NTFP, fuel-wood and fodder for the period of contract.
The usufruct right may be extended in case CBOs/LSGs are willing to protect the
plantation from encroachment and illicit felling.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Compliance to Forest Conservation Act and local laws
Before starting any plantation the local forest department will be consulted for ensuring
compliance to any regulation in force that may affect raising, maintenance and harvesting of
the raised plantation. Necessary modification will be made in the plantation scheme, in
consultation with the forest department, to ensure compliance to law and to avoid
complications at the time of harvesting and transportation of forest produce. In case the
state government has any provision for registration of such plantations the same will be
ensured under the relevant scheme.
Name
Designation
Please enclose certificate of registration and other relevant document such as MoA, AoA, and Income
Tax return of last financial year. ( CBOs/LSGs are only required to submit registration document along
with accreditation from Collector/Forest Department/Horticulture Dept or RO- NHAI/MoRTH)
** Please enclose relevant document for verification such as Work Order, Work Completion, Photographs
of plantation site
*** Detailed CV of Team Leader, Team Supervisor and other members along with relevant experience and
education qualification documents.
**** Affidavit certifying that all the information submitted by the agency is true to best of his/her
knowledge.
***** Complete application form along with covering letter on the letterhead of the agency can be
submitted at PIU/RO/ NGHM Headquarters. Application can also be sent through Email or by Speed Post.
and
The expression party shall, unless it is repugnant to the context or meaning thereof
be deemed to mean and include its successors and assignees and associates.
The parties to this MOU are individually referred to as party and collectively referred
to as parties hereafter.
WHEREAS
Ministry of Road, Transport, Highways & Shipping has unveiled Green Highway
Policy - 2015 with the vision "to develop highways for economic development and
growth in a sustainable manner with participation of local self government/private
agencies/forest department".
NHAI has been entrusted with the task of plantation, transplantation, beautification
and maintenance along National Highways. To accomplish this mandate, NHAI
intends to promote people's participation in greening highways. Organizations willing
to contribute in plantation and allied activities on voluntary basis will be invited to
work with NHAI.
1.1 Date of signing: The date of signing of this MOU shall be the date on which
authorized signatories of both the parties i.e. NHAI & affix
their signatures and that shall be the Effective Date for the MOU.
1.2 Duration of MOU: Initially, the term of the MOU is two years from the Effective
Date. The term can be further extended on the expiry of the initial two year
period by mutual consent.
1.3 Review of MOU: Implementation of this MOU will be reviewed every three
months by both the parties at the level not less than Regional Officer in NHAI
along with Second Party.
2. Area of Cooperation:
Consequent to the discussion held between NHAI and Second Party, both the
parties intend to undertake median and avenue plantation and allied activities on
NH from Section.to Section the details about the project
components are enclosed at Annexure-A.
3. Implementation Modalities
3.1 All plantation and allied works intended through this MoU shall be under the
spirit of Green Highway Policy-2015 (Annexure-B) and its amendment thereof.
The plantation and maintenance activities shall be under strict compliance to
guidelines issued by NGHM and IRC SP -21:2009 (Annexure-C) for plantation
and landscaping activities or any other future amendments issued by
MoRTH or NHAI.
3.2 Selection of tree/shrub species shall be based on its suitability to agro climatic
zone and its pollution tolerance capability. For the purpose of this MoU, list of
tree/shrubs to be planted shall be vetted by National Green Highways-NHAI.
3.3 Second party will be responsible for submitting detailed project report
including but not limited to Plantation & Maintenance Schedule, Sustainable
Harvesting methodology, timeline and project cost. Project report shall be duly
approved by National Green Highways-NHAI.
3.4 Second party may utilise tree guards, fencing and other similar areas for
advertisement of their brand. The focus of advertisement shall be on
environment conservation and pollution control. The advertisement size,
colour and texture shall strictly be in accordance to the prevailing road
safety guidelines. For the purpose of this clause Second party shall submit
their advertisement plan in project report.
4. Exclusivity:
The MOU is based on principle of non-exclusivity for both parties. It means that
each party is free to have similar arrangement with other party and no party will
object to such kind of arrangement.
5. Confidentiality:
Any information including the data provided by any party to this MOU will be treated
with Confidentiality by the other party. As NHAI carries out several of its activities
through its consultants, NHAI may share the data with its project specific consultants
exclusively for its intended use. The sharing of information with the consultants shall
be governed by clauses of Confidentiality.
7. Modifications to MOU:
Any modifications to this MoU shall be made only with mutual consent of both the
parties in writing. Unless otherwise agreed to, the effective date of the modification /
changes shall be the date on which the modification is signed by both the parties.
8. Force majeure:
8.1 A Party shall not be liable to the other Party for any loss, injury, delay, damages
or other casualty suffered or incurred on account of Force Majeure inclusive of
exigency of one or more of the unforeseen events such as but not limited to
Acts of God, war, flood, earthquake, cyclones, strikes, lockouts, epidemics,
riots , civil commotion, and any failure or delay by any Party in performance of
its obligations under this Agreement due to Force Majeure event shall not be
considered as a breach of this Agreement.
8.2 The Party suffering Force Majeure event shall notify the other Party in writing
promptly after the occurrence of such Force Majeure event and shall, to the
extent reasonable and lawful, use its best efforts to remove or remedy such
cause. Upon the occurrence of Force Majeure, the Party claiming Force
Majeure shall use all reasonable endeavours to continue to perform its
obligations under this Agreement and to minimize the adverse effects of such
circumstances. The Affected Party shall notify the other Party of the steps it
proposes to take including any reasonable alternative means for performance.
In the event any obligation cannot be performed due to continuance of a
Force Majeure event within a reasonable period, the Parties agree that the
time period for the performance of such obligation shall stand extended for an
equivalent period after such time as the Force Majeure event ceases to exist.
8.3 However, if in the opinion of Parties, the Force Majeure event is not likely to be
cured within a reasonable time frame the Parties may decide to terminate the
Project and all expenses incurred till date would be written off.
9. Indemnity:
Each Party shall indemnify and keep indemnified the other Party from and against all
consequences and liabilities arising out of or in any way connected with the
indemnifying Party's negligence, fault, nuisance, breach of this Agreement and
failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent that the
same is attributable to a negligent or willful act or omission of the Party seeking to be
indemnified.
10. Arbitration:
10.1 In the event of any dispute or difference between the parties hereto, such
disputes or differences shall be resolved amicably by mutual consultation. If
such resolution is not possible, then unresolved dispute or differences shall be
referred to arbitration of one of the arbitrators to be appointed by the
Secretary, In charge of Bureau of Public Enterprises. The provisions of
Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 (No. 26 of 1996) shall be applicable to the
Arbitration. The venue of such arbitration shall be at Delhi or any other place,
as may be decided by arbitrator. The language of arbitration proceedings shall
be English. The arbitrator shall make a reasoned award (the Award), which
shall be final and binding on the parties. The cost of the arbitration shall be
shared equally by the parties to the MOU. However, expenses occurred by
each party in connection with preparation, presentation should be borne by
the parties itself.
11. Jurisdiction
Any dispute arising out of the MOU or the terms shall be subject to the exclusive
jurisdiction of Delhi only.
12. Termination: (for Cause, Convenience, and Force Majeure):
During the tenure of the MoU, either Party may terminate and nullify this MoU by
providing prior written notice of 30 days to the other party for any of the reasons -
Cause/convenience/Force Majeure.
The rights and obligations of the parties thereto shall be settled by mutual
discussion; the financial settlement if any shall take into consideration not only
the expenditure incurred but also the expenditure committed by the parties.
14. IN WITNESS whereof the parties respectively set their hands here below:
Signature
Signed by :
Designation :
For and on Behalf of :NHAI
Date :
Signature -
Signed by :
Designation :
For and on Behalf of :
Date