Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Leh to Doda
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway connecting Leh in Ladakh to Doda in Jammu, covering a total distance of 219 km. This expressway is designed to drastically reduce both travel time and distance, significantly improving regional connectivity and development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leh | Ladakh | 34.15901 | 77.56766 |
| Hamiling | Ladakh | 33.66853 | 76.62556 |
| Doda | Jammu | 33.14595 | 75.54746 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Direct route from Leh to Doda via Hamiling.
- Travel Time Reduction: Travel time will decrease from 15 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 219 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 626 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 626 | 219 | 407 | 65.02% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 15.75 | 2.18 | 13.57 | 86.15% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Leh, Ladakh
- Latitude: 34.15901
- Longitude: 77.56766
- Passing through Hamiling, Ladakh
- Latitude: 33.66853
- Longitude: 76.62556
- Ending at Doda, Jammu
- Latitude: 33.14595
- Longitude: 75.54746
Purpose and Objectives:
- Accelerated Development: Reducing travel time and distance to promote faster economic growth and development.
- Enhanced Trade and Commerce: Improved connectivity for smoother transportation of goods and services.
- Regional Integration: Integrating key points in Ladakh and Jammu, promoting cultural exchange and unity.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Leh to Doda by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at significantly improving connectivity and travel efficiency. By drastically reducing travel time and distance, this project will promote faster development and better integration of major points across Ladakh and Jammu. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to enhance national infrastructure and regional integration.