Overview
- NHAI announced the Arogya Van plan Wednesday, setting Phase 1 at 17 land parcels totaling 62.8 hectares across 11 states.
- The authority plans about 67,462 trees drawn from roughly 36 medicinal species selected for local climate fit, including neem, amla, jamun, imli, lemon, gular, and maulsari.
- Plantations will be prioritized near toll plazas, interchanges, wayside amenities, and major junctions to increase public awareness.
- Roughly 188 hectares of additional highway land are earmarked for planting during the coming monsoon to improve sapling survival and long‑term sustainability.
- Officials describe the themed groves as living repositories that boost biodiversity, conserve indigenous medicinal flora, and promote knowledge of Ayurveda.