<p>The world's first 200-metre-long bamboo crash barrier - Bahu Balli - has been installed in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. </p>.<p>The crash barrier has been installed at the Vani-Warora Highway in the Vidarbha region.</p>.<p>This bamboo crash barrier, which has been christened Bahu Balli, underwent rigorous testing at various government-run institutions such as the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) in Pithampur in Indore and was rated as Class 1 during the Fire Rating Test conducted at the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) in Roorkee. </p>.<p>Additionally, it has also been accredited by the Indian Road Congress. The recycling value of the bamboo barrier is 50-70% whereas that of steel barriers is 30-50 per cent.</p>.<p>The bamboo species used in the making of this barrier is Bambusa Balcooa, which has been treated with creosote oil and coated with recycled High-Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE). </p>.<p>This achievement is remarkable for the bamboo sector and India as a whole, as this crash barrier offers a perfect alternative to steel and addresses environmental concerns and their aftermath. Furthermore, it is a rural and agriculture-friendly industry in itself making it an even more significant milestone.</p>.<p>“An extraordinary accomplishment towards achieving Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said. </p>
<p>The world's first 200-metre-long bamboo crash barrier - Bahu Balli - has been installed in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. </p>.<p>The crash barrier has been installed at the Vani-Warora Highway in the Vidarbha region.</p>.<p>This bamboo crash barrier, which has been christened Bahu Balli, underwent rigorous testing at various government-run institutions such as the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) in Pithampur in Indore and was rated as Class 1 during the Fire Rating Test conducted at the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) in Roorkee. </p>.<p>Additionally, it has also been accredited by the Indian Road Congress. The recycling value of the bamboo barrier is 50-70% whereas that of steel barriers is 30-50 per cent.</p>.<p>The bamboo species used in the making of this barrier is Bambusa Balcooa, which has been treated with creosote oil and coated with recycled High-Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE). </p>.<p>This achievement is remarkable for the bamboo sector and India as a whole, as this crash barrier offers a perfect alternative to steel and addresses environmental concerns and their aftermath. Furthermore, it is a rural and agriculture-friendly industry in itself making it an even more significant milestone.</p>.<p>“An extraordinary accomplishment towards achieving Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said. </p>