Tamil Nadu has recently been utilizing Soil Nailing, a geotechnical engineering technique, to stabilize slopes around major roads in the Nilgiris by inserting reinforcing elements into the soil.
About the Soil Nailing:
- Following Soil Nailing, the hydroseeding method, which involves applying a mixture of seeds, fertilizer, organic materials, and water, is used to promote the growth of plant life that helps prevent erosion.
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