Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Ayodhya to Kanniyakumari
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway from Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh to Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu, spanning 2,376 km. This expressway will connect 15 major points, aiming to enhance travel efficiency and boost regional connectivity.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rupaidiha | Uttar Pradesh | 28.02162 | 81.57322 |
| Virahimpur | Uttar Pradesh | 26.82884 | 82.19798 |
| Muradpur | Uttar Pradesh | 25.31926 | 81.85100 |
| Kotma | Madhya Pradesh | 23.17850 | 81.92497 |
| Raipur | Chhattisgarh | 21.20600 | 81.64898 |
| Narayanpur | Chhattisgarh | 19.70445 | 81.29639 |
| Khammam | Telangana | 17.60267 | 80.34007 |
| Ongole | Andhra Pradesh | 15.50187 | 80.04526 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 13.09384 | 80.27603 |
| Puducherry | Puducherry | 11.94077 | 79.80541 |
| Udayayarkoil Pathy | Tamil Nadu | 11.09246 | 79.78936 |
| Pananchayal | Tamil Nadu | 9.79528 | 79.07213 |
| Vaippar | Tamil Nadu | 8.97368 | 78.24068 |
| Manapad | Tamil Nadu | 8.37356 | 78.04657 |
| Kanniyakumari | Tamil Nadu | 8.09268 | 77.52727 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Direct route from Ayodhya to Kanniyakumari, improving travel efficiency.
- Travel Time Reduction: Travel time will decrease from 45 hours to 23 hours and 45 minutes.
- Distance Savings: New route reduces the distance from 2,549 km to 2,376 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 2,549 | 2,376 | 173 | 6.79% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 45.00 | 23.75 | 21.25 | 47.22% |
Detailed Route Map:
- Starting from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 26.82884
- Longitude: 82.19798
- Passing through Major Points:
- Rupaidiha, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 28.02162
- Longitude: 81.57322
- Muradpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.31926
- Longitude: 81.85100
- Kotma, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.17850
- Longitude: 81.92497
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 21.20600
- Longitude: 81.64898
- Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 19.70445
- Longitude: 81.29639
- Khammam, Telangana
- Latitude: 17.60267
- Longitude: 80.34007
- Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
- Latitude: 15.50187
- Longitude: 80.04526
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 13.09384
- Longitude: 80.27603
- Puducherry, Puducherry
- Latitude: 11.94077
- Longitude: 79.80541
- Udayayarkoil Pathy, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 11.09246
- Longitude: 79.78936
- Pananchayal, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 9.79528
- Longitude: 79.07213
- Vaippar, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 8.97368
- Longitude: 78.24068
- Manapad, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 8.37356
- Longitude: 78.04657
- Ending in Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 8.09268
- Longitude: 77.52727
- Rupaidiha, Uttar Pradesh
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 diverse regions of India, promoting cultural exchange and unity.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Ayodhya to Kanniyakumari by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a significant infrastructure project that will dramatically improve connectivity and efficiency of travel. This strategic initiative aims to promote faster development and connect major cities across India. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to enhance national infrastructure and regional integration.