Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Charanwala to Mahuva
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway from Charanwala to Mahuva, covering a distance of 779 km and merging six major points across Rajasthan and Gujarat. This expressway aims to significantly enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and promote faster regional development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charanwala | Rajasthan | 27.91276 | 72.1892 |
| Dhoondhali | Rajasthan | 26.0953 | 72.4591 |
| Sonwadi | Gujarat | 24.42022 | 72.57461 |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 22.97509 | 72.4976 |
| Bhavnagar | Gujarat | 21.72049 | 72.17386 |
| Mahuva | Gujarat | 21.08256 | 71.75256 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Direct route from Charanwala to Mahuva, improving travel efficiency.
- Travel Time Reduction: Travel time will decrease from 16 hours and 48 minutes to 7 hours and 47 minutes.
- Distance Savings: New route reduces the distance from 913 km to 779 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 913 | 779 | 134 | 15% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 16.80 | 7.78 | 9.02 | 54% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Charanwala, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 27.91276
- Longitude: 72.1892
- To Dhoondhali, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.0953
- Longitude: 72.4591
- To Sonwadi, Gujarat
- Latitude: 24.42022
- Longitude: 72.57461
- To Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.97509
- Longitude: 72.4976
- To Bhavnagar, Gujarat
- Latitude: 21.72049
- Longitude: 72.17386
- Ending in Mahuva, Gujarat
- Latitude: 21.08256
- Longitude: 71.75256
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 regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat, promoting cultural exchange and unity.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Charanwala to Mahuva by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at dramatically improving connectivity and travel efficiency. By significantly reducing travel time and distance, this project will promote faster development and better integration of major points across Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to enhance national infrastructure and regional integration.