Exploring Environment and the Highway Without Affecting the Farmer's Land and Deep Forest to Protect the Nature

India’s rapid urbanization and growing transportation demands have intensified the need for expansive infrastructure, including highways. This paper explores the concept and implications of constructing highways over agricultural land and deep forest areas in India. The approach aims to balance infrastructural development with environmental and food security concerns. Specifically, it investigates the feasibility of elevated or stilt-based highway systems that minimize direct land disturbance while optimizing land use beneath. By integrating satellite mapping, environmental impact assessments, and land-use planning, this study evaluates the trade-offs between economic growth, ecological preservation, and food production. The paper also examines case studies of similar projects both within India and globally, such as elevated corridors in Kerala and forest-friendly highways in China. The findings underscore the necessity for sustainable Indian road design practices, stakeholder engagement, and robust environmental regulations to ensure that such projects do not irreversibly damage vital natural and agricultural ecosystems.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-07-18
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16073976
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Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
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Exploring Environment and the Highway Without Affecting the Farmer's Land and Deep Forest to Protect the Nature

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
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Exploring Environment and the Highway Without Affecting the Farmer's Land and Deep Forest to Protect the Nature

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Abstract

India’s rapid urbanization and growing transportation demands have intensified the need for expansive infrastructure, including highways. This paper explores the concept and implications of constructing highways over agricultural land and deep forest areas in India. The approach aims to balance infrastructural development with environmental and food security concerns. Specifically, it investigates the feasibility of elevated or stilt-based highway systems that minimize direct land disturbance while optimizing land use beneath. By integrating satellite mapping, environmental impact assessments, and land-use planning, this study evaluates the trade-offs between economic growth, ecological preservation, and food production. The paper also examines case studies of similar projects both within India and globally, such as elevated corridors in Kerala and forest-friendly highways in China. The findings underscore the necessity for sustainable Indian road design practices, stakeholder engagement, and robust environmental regulations to ensure that such projects do not irreversibly damage vital natural and agricultural ecosystems.

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