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HIGHWAY SAFETY

NHAI adds wildlife safety to highways

A new document explains how crossings, fencing and signs are being built into highway planning.

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WHAT CHANGED

Wildlife measures enter planning

NHAI describes structural and non-structural safeguards for sensitive highway corridors.

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THE SCALE

Structures span national highways

2,150+

NHAI says this many wildlife mitigation structures have been constructed or proposed.

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THE SPEND

Mitigation has a major budget

₹19,700 crore

NHAI says this was invested in wildlife mitigation and environmental safeguards over five years.

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DRIVER CHECKS

Slow down at marked hotspots

Fencing, barriers, warning signs and monitoring are used on selected stretches.

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See what changes on trips

Check the practical steps before using a wildlife-sensitive highway corridor.

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Get the full breakdown

Sources, numbers and what to watch next.

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