Central Railway plants vetiver grass to stop soil erosion in ghat tracks
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- Central Railway has begun planting vetiver grass along its ghat sections, including Bhor Ghat between Karjat and Lonavala and Thal Ghat between Kasara and Igatpuri, to curb soil erosion, reduce boulder and debris falls, and keep train services safe and on schedule during the monsoon season.
- The eco‑friendly bioengineering approach aims to protect tracks and improve operational reliability in these vulnerable mountainous stretches.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
Central Railway to opt for vetiver grass plantation to curb soil erosion in ghat sections
Central Railway uses Vetivar grass to prevent soil erosion
Timeline
First reported by Deccan Herald on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald