PM inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun expressway
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹12,000-crore Delhi-Dehradun expressway to enhance regional connectivity and tourism.
Background
The project is a 213-km, six-lane corridor connecting Delhi and Dehradun through Uttar Pradesh. It includes wildlife corridors and is designed to integrate with major national corridors and pilgrimage centers.
Facts for Prelims
- FactDelhi-Dehradun expressway project cost: ₹12,000 crore
- FactLength of the Delhi-Dehradun expressway: 213 km
- FactExpressway features: Six-lane corridor with integrated wildlife corridors
- PlaceThe expressway connects Delhi to Dehradun via towns in Uttar Pradesh
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of high-speed expressways acts as a catalyst for regional economic integration and tourism development in the Himalayan states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistics efficiency: Reduction in travel time facilitating faster movement of goods and tourists
- Ecological balance: Integration of wildlife corridors to mitigate habitat fragmentation by infrastructure
- Tourism synergy: Improved accessibility to pilgrimage centers and mountain tourism hubs
Keywords: Regional connectivity · Infrastructure development · Logistics efficiency · Tourism promotion · Habitat fragmentation
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