The Nationwide Freeway Authority of India (NHAI) Tuesday signed a contract with a building firm to construct cattle shelters alongside Nationwide Highways, in a pilot venture geared toward stopping stray cattle-related accidents.
The primary shelter will probably be constructed alongside the Kharkhoda Bypass on the UP-Haryana border to Rohna part on NH-334B. Shelters will even be constructed alongside the Bhiwani-Hansi part of NH-148B at Hansi Bypass in Haryana; the Kiratpur-Ner Chowk part of NH-21 in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh; and the Dangiyawas-Jajiwal part of the Jodhpur Ring Street on NH-112 in Rajasthan.
Whereas NHAI will present the land for these shelters, the venture will probably be executed by Gawar Building Ltd., the present concessionaire or contractor of those Nationwide Highways. The development agency will even preserve these shelters by offering first support, enough fodder, water, and caretakers all through the concession interval, guaranteeing the well-being of the animals.
NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav mentioned, “That is one other step that furthers NHAI’s dedication to not solely create safer Nationwide Highways for commuters by enhancing street security, however (it) additionally fulfils a humane requirement of taking good care of stray cattle/animals.”
Ravinder Gawar, the director of Gawar Building Ltd., mentioned he’s open to extending this initiative on (freeway) tasks awarded to different concessionaires additionally.
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