{
  "id": 19340286,
  "title": "Guntur set for green makeover with over 40-km plantation drive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/guntur-set-for-green-makeover-with-over-40-km-plantation-drive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T14:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/guntur-set-for-green-makeover-with-over-40-km-plantation-drive/article71685836.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Guntur is poised for a significant green transformation, as the Municipal Corporation launches an extensive plantation drive covering more than 40 kilometers of road medians. This ambitious project aims to boost the city's green cover, enhance air quality, and revitalize its visual charm. The initiative will unfold in two distinct phases, with 25 kilometers of road medians being planted initially, followed by an additional 15 kilometers during the subsequent phase. Experts from the Andhra Pradesh Green Corporation will collaborate with the Municipal Corporation to select resilient plant species that can endure the region's intense summer heat, ensuring their long-term survival and growth.\n\nTo provide an optimal environment for the new flora, existing soil in the road medians will be entirely removed and replaced with superior red soil and manure. This soil amendment will create a conducive ecosystem for plant development. The project is projected to incur costs ranging from ₹5 crore to ₹6 crore. The contractors responsible for executing the work will also be tasked with the ongoing maintenance and nurturing of the plants for the ensuing two years. This commitment is crucial to ensure that the plantation evolves into a sustainable green canopy rather than remaining a one-time endeavor.\n\nThe green makeover project is poised to elevate Guntur's environmental balance, diminish pollution levels, and augment the city's aesthetic allure. The civic body aspires to imbue Guntur with a unique identity on the national stage through consistent urban greening initiatives. By prioritizing this comprehensive greening effort, Guntur envisions establishing itself as a model of urban sustainability in the nation.",
  "summary": "The initiative aims to improve the city's environmental balance, reduce pollution and enhance its aesthetic appeal; Municipal Corporation Commissioner says project will be implemented in two phases, with plantation planned along 25 km in the first phase and 15 km in the second phase",
  "key_points": [
    "Guntur to undergo 40-km green makeover with road median plantation",
    "Project divided into two phases: 25 km initially, 15 km later",
    "Soil replaced with red soil and manure for plant growth"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}