The roadside plantations in Bhubaneswar are suffering due to intense heat and neglect, leading to withering plants. Citizens criticize authorities for inconsistent care and watering practices. Environmentalists warn of negative impacts on the local ecosystem and increased pollution levels. Experts call for immediate action to implement a regular maintenance schedule for these plants to ensure survival and environmental benefits.
A new bamboo barricade is being erected along the road from Press Chhaka to Nalco Guest House in Gajapati Nagar here with the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) taking up the second such project in the city to protect the roadside plantations.