Delhi to Rishikesh in 3 hours: Centre OKs 150-km RRTS extension
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Why in news
The Centre gave in-principle approval to extend the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) by 150 km to Haridwar and Rishikesh to enhance regional connectivity.
Background
The proposed extension covers a 150-km corridor from Modipuram (Meerut) to Haridwar and Rishikesh. The project aims to reduce travel time from Delhi to Rishikesh from 5-6 hours to approximately 3 hours.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNCRTC (National Capital Region Transport Corporation) is thebody responsible for the RRTS project.
- FactThe proposed RRTS extension corridor length is 150 km.
- PlaceModipuram in Meerut is the starting point for the proposed extension.
- FactThe project aims to reduce Delhi-Rishikesh travel time to 3 hours.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of Regional Rapid Transit Systems (RRTS) can act as a catalyst for regional economic development and tourism in the Himalayan foothills.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic decentralization: Creating new real estate hubs and industrial clusters outside the Delhi-NCR core.
- Infrastructure-led tourism: Reducing highway congestion while increasing the carrying capacity of pilgrimage sites.
- Inter-state coordination: Requirement for synchronized land acquisition and engineering standards between Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Keywords: Regional Connectivity · Namo Bharat · Infrastructure Development · Economic Corridor · Pilgrimage Tourism
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