Hyderabad, Nov 25 (Reporter) In a significant eco-friendly initiative, South Central Railway (SCR) has successfully translocated a 60-year-old Peepal tree (Ficus Religiosa) at its headquarters, Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad. The tree, approximately 40 feet tall with a 3.5-meter circumference, was moved to accommodate construction activity while ensuring minimal disturbance to its roots. Nature expert A Chandramouli from Kurnool, known for his work in tree translocation, executed the process with precision. Modern equipment and conservation techniques were employed to safeguard the tree’s root system. Post-translocation care included pre-and post-treatment with neem cake, natural manure, and humic acid. Experts predict new shoots will begin to grow within three to six months. This initiative follows a similar effort by SCR in 2021 when three trees at Kacheguda's Railway Coaching Depot were translocated successfully. SCR General Manager Arun Kumar Jain lauded the engineering team for balancing infrastructure development with ecological preservation, highlighting the railway’s commitment to sustainable practices, a SCR statement said on Monday...////...