What measures has the Green court directed the Border Roads Organisation to take in Uttarakhand

The Green court has directed the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Uttarakhand to undertake specific measures to address environmental concerns. Here are the actions that the court has asked BRO to take:

• Implement proper drainage systems to prevent runoff and erosion of soil during road construction.
• Ensure proper waste management practices by disposing of construction waste in designated areas and practicing recycling wherever possible.
• Undertake tree plantation drives to compensate for the loss of green cover due to road construction activities.
• Minimize the damage to river ecosystems by constructing bridges instead of diverting or blocking natural water channels.
• Regularly monitor and control air pollution caused by construction vehicles by adhering to emission standards and adopting eco-friendly technologies.
• Follow sustainable construction practices by using locally sourced materials and adopting energy-efficient methods wherever possible.

These measures have been mandated by the Green court to ensure that road construction activities in Uttarakhand are carried out in an environmentally responsible manner.