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Time of India
09-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
90k saplings to form green barrier along KMP Expressway
Gurgaon: In celebration of Van Mahotsav, the district administration will conduct a mass plantation drive along KMP Expressway on Aug 11. The initiative aims to plant over 90,000 saplings, including 40,000 bamboos, along the 16km stretch from Pachgaon Chowk to Farukhnagar road crossing on the expressway. "The plantations will create a lasting green shield for the region," said Subhash Yadav, chief conservator of forest, South Haryana. The site has been earmarked to serve as a permanent green buffer, aimed at improving air quality, curbing dust, and restoring habitat for local biodiversity. The drive follows the inauguration of Matri Van in Gurgaon last Saturday, which will focus on native flora, officials said. Matri Van will feature indigenous species like bargad, peepal, gullar, and Aravali-specific trees such as dhauk, kullu, and khairi. Moreover, themed spaces, including bodhi vatika, medicinal plant grove, and a butterfly park, will come up as part of the proejct, which was launched under the govt's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon The KMP plantation drive, meanwhile, will utilise Haryana Forest Development Corporation (HFDC) funds earmarked for compensatory plantation linked to the RRTS project and will be led by Haryana industries, environment and forest minister Rao Narbir Singh as chief guest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo Moreover, HFDC and HSIIDC are likely to sign a memorandum of understanding to identify and provide plantation sites. As part of the plan, Miyawaki plantations will be developed at cloverleaf junctions along KMP Expressway through NGOs, with funding sourced from corporate social responsibility initiatives. Under the proposed arrangement, HSIIDC will provide the land, while HFDC will be responsible for fencing and protection as part of the contract. The plan also includes activating the existing central verge drip irrigation system, digging two borewells—one at each end—and laying drip lines to meet irrigation needs. Why KMP? Officials said the KMP corridor was chosen for multiple reasons — its open stretches are major dust and pollution hotspots, and a dense plantation here will help trap particulate matter. The highway's buffer zones also offer continuous govt-controlled land, making large-scale planting easier and more secure from future encroachment. Its location near Aravalis allows the plantation to function as an ecological corridor for small wildlife and pollinators. High visibility to commuters, they added, will also keep public attention on the plantation's upkeep. The KMP corridor, according to Yadav, is a "strategic site for large-scale greening" that will contribute to climate resilience and wildlife movement. "These plantations will act as a carbon sink and help reclaim degraded stretches," he said. The drive, organised by Gurugram forest department with support from HFDC and HSIIDC, will start at noon with symbolic plantations by dignitaries, gram panchayats, NGOs, schoolchildren, and volunteers. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
India Today
21-04-2025
- Business
- India Today
Sensex, Nifty rally as strong Q4 results from banks lift market confidence
Benchmark stock market indices opened higher on Monday, starting the week strongly and continuing their positive momentum. Banking stocks lifted the market over better than expected Q4 results of HFDC and ICICI banks. IT stocks also performed S&P BSE Sensex gained 635.70 points to 79,188.90, while the NSE Nifty50 added 200.30 points to 24,051.95 as of 10:33 VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said that even though the global economic scenario is mired in uncertainty, India appears relatively "India is the only large economy which can grow at 6% even in a slowing global economy. This, along with the declining dollar, has the potential to attract more FPI inflows into India in the short run. The Q4 results of HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have the potential to take Bank Nifty to all-time high," he Mahindra emerged as the top gainer on BSE Sensex in early trade, surging 3.40%, followed by Axis Bank which gained 2.78%. State Bank of India (SBI) showed strong momentum with a rise of 2.56%, while IndusInd Bank added 1.96%, and Infosys rounded out the top five gainers with an advance of 1.69%.On the losing side, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone faced the steepest decline, dropping 2.69%, followed by Eternal which fell 1.47%. ITC was down 1.17%, Bharti Airtel slipped 0.91%, and Nestle India declined 0.86%.advertisement"The focus of the FIIs will be the domestic consumption themes like financials, telecom, aviation, hotels, select autos, real estate, cement and health care. Growth stocks in the digital space also have the potential to move up. IT will continue to be under pressure since the growth outlook for the sector is bleak due to the expected sharp slowdown in the US economy," said started the day on a positive note with most sectoral indices trading in green territory on Nifty. Nifty Midcap100 rose 1.19% and Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 0.91%.Banking stocks led the charge with Nifty PSU Bank surging 2.06% and Nifty Private Bank gaining 1.77%. The technology sector showed strong momentum with Nifty IT advancing 1.52%, while Nifty Financial Services added 1.15%.Among other gainers, Nifty Oil & Gas climbed 1.10%, and Nifty Metal moved up by 0.72%, while Nifty Consumer Durables and Nifty Pharma registered modest gains of 0.28% and 0.25% Healthcare Index advanced 0.16%, Nifty Auto inched up 0.08%, and Nifty Realty remained almost flat with a marginal increase of 0.01%.On the losing side, only two sectoral indices opened in negative territory; Nifty FMCG declined 0.64% and Nifty Media fell 0.40%. Meanwhile, India VIX moved up by 0.85%.advertisement"The possibility of India striking a deal with the US in the next few months is being perceived by the market as positive. Viewed from the perspective of the short-term market construct it is Advantage India," added Vijayakumar.(Disclaimer: The views, opinions, recommendations, and suggestions expressed by experts/brokerages in this article are their own and do not reflect the views of the India Today Group. It is advisable to consult a qualified broker or financial advisor before making any actual investment or trading choices.)Must Watch
