NHAI to develop first-of-its-kind 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced on 17 February 2026 a first-of-its-kind initiative to develop pollinator or 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways.
Summary
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced on 17 February 2026 a first-of-its-kind initiative to develop pollinator or 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways, marking a shift from ornamental to ecological plantations. Each corridor will be a continuous linear stretch of bee-friendly vegetation — trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses — chosen for staggered flowering so that nectar and pollen are available through the year. Native species such as Neem, Karanj, Mahua, Palash and Jamun will be planted, and flowering weeds, dead wood and hollow trunks will be retained to benefit pollinators.
Key facts
- Date
- 17 February 2026
- Agency
- National Highways Authority of India
- Initiative
- Pollinator / Bee Corridors along National Highways
- Shift
- From ornamental to ecological plantation
- Species
- Neem, Karanj, Mahua, Palash, Jamun and others
- Design
- Staggered flowering for year-round nectar and pollen
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which organisation announced on 17 February 2026 that it will develop 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways?
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Correct answer: A — National Highways Authority of India
NHAI announced the first-of-its-kind pollinator or Bee Corridors initiative along National Highways.
Consider the following statements about NHAI's Bee Corridors: 1. Plant species will be chosen for staggered flowering so that nectar and pollen are available through the year. 2. Dead wood and hollow trunks will be removed from the corridors. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. NHAI said flowering weeds, dead wood and hollow trunks, which benefit pollinators, will be retained.