NHAI Unveils Wildlife Mitigation Measures to Enhance Conservation Along National Highways
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released a document on 'Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures' to enhance wildlife conservation along national highways. This initiative was unveiled by Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, during a Chintan Shivir in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, as part of National Wildlife Week celebrations on October 8, 2026. Over the past five years, the NHAI has invested more than Rs. 19,700 crore in wildlife mitigation infrastructure, constructing over 2,150 structures to address habitat fragmentation and promote environmental sustainability. The document underscores NHAI's commitment to integrating wildlife conservation into the planning and implementation of national highway projects.
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