The Northern Railway and Forest departments of Punjab and Haryana have agreed to plant five lakh trees during this season along with railway tracks passing through the two States. An agreement was signed between the concerned parties in New Delhi yesterday. <br/><br/>Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu and the Minister for Forest and Environment Prakash Javadekar were present on this occasion. Mr Prabhu said ponds will be created alongside the railway tracks to conserve rain water. Plantations are also proposed for soil conservation. All zonal railways have been asked to follow suit, Mr Prabhu added.

The Northern Railway and Forest departments of Punjab and Haryana have agreed to plant five lakh trees during this season along with railway tracks passing through the two States. An agreement was signed between the concerned parties in New Delhi today. <br/><br/>Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu and the Minister for Forest and Environment Prakash Javadekar were present on this occasion. Mr Prabhu said ponds will be created alongside the railway tracks to conserve rain water. Plantations are also proposed for soil conservation. All zonal railways have been asked to follow suit, Mr Prabhu added.