MIYAWAKI METHOD
NHAI to undertake Miyawaki plantations along national highways to restore green cover
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the ministry of road transport and highways, has identified 53 acres of land parcel adjacent to national highways in and around Delhi and the national capital region where Miyawaki method of Japan will be used for plantations during the upcoming monsoon season and the process will be replicated across India following its success in Delhi-NCR, NHAI said in a statement.
Meghalaya State Council address the need for framework to protect catchment areas from further degradation
Meghalaya State Council on Climate Change & Sustainable Development discussed amendments to the Meghalaya Protection of Catchment Areas Act, 1990 to protect critical areas from degradation. The meeting under Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma focused on leveraging community institutions for climate action, highlighting the development of a GIS-based technology platform for village-level interventions.
ESG goals transitioned from mere discussions to essential elements in corporate landscape: Alok Verma, Ashok Leyland
ESG is impacting the business strategy of OEMs in multiple ways from demonstrating product stewardship on alternative fuels or battery electric vehicles to adopting better practices across operations.
Gujarat: PM Modi dedicates maze garden, Miyawaki forest, houseboat service near 'Statue of Unity'
On the first day of his three-day Gujarat visit, the PM Modi along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reached Ekta Nagar, formerly known as Kevadia, in Narmada district to inaugurate these new attractions, said the release.
PM Modi holds roadshow in Bhuj on second day of Gujarat visit
Thousands of people from Bhuj and surrounding areas gathered on both sides of the road to greet Modi, who waved at them during the three kilometres long roadshow, held between Hill Garden circle and District Industries Centre in Bhuj town.
Greening Conundrum: You're planting trees to fight climate change but are you doing it the right way?
Then there is the question of the kind of trees to plant. “Many tree planting drives are often of limited use if we have no mechanism to ensure that the saplings are of the right kind, and whether they will survive beyond a few months,” says Mundoli.
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Amit Shah inaugurates Greater Sohra Water Supply Scheme
The Greater Sohra Water Supply Scheme was conceptualised by the government of Meghalaya and funded by the Ministry of DoNER under NESIDS in the year 2019 at an amount of Rs.24.08 crore.
West Bengal govt to create forests using Japanese method
The Miyawaki method involves planting dozens of native species in the same area, which becomes maintenance-free after the first three years. This method ensures plant growth is 10 times faster and the resulting plantation is 30 times denser.
Miyawaki forests are no substitute for natural ones: Experts
The Japanese technique of growing dense plantations in a short time is being used by activists and cosmpaniesto increase green cover.
Amid dwindling green cover, a Miyawaki forest takes root
Over 500 volunteers helped plant the saplings on one acre of land at the Indian Railway Institute of Disaster Management, along Mysore Road.
Nonprofits make sure tree planting isn't just a Photo-op
'Say Trees' have just taken the first step in turning a garbage dump to an urban forest. Working with corporates, government agencies, villages, they have grown 60,000 trees.
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