Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 19 February 2026
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to create bee corridors along national highways in 2026–27
Exam-focused facts from the 19 February 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will develop pollinator corridors along selected highway stretches during 2026–27.
- Native species to be planted include Neem, Karanj, Mahua, Palash, Bottle Brush, Jamun and Siris.
- Each NHAI field office will develop at least three pollinator corridors in 2026–27.
- NHAI targets planting about 60 per cent of its 4 million trees under the bee corridor initiative.