Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Chushul to Barmer
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway connecting Chushul in Ladakh to Barmer in Rajasthan, covering a total distance of 1,156 km. This expressway aims to significantly reduce travel time and distance, improving regional connectivity and fostering faster development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chushul | Ladakh | 33.60288 | 78.65577 |
| Sumdo | Ladakh | 33.23282 | 78.36378 |
| Dhar Dhakar | Himachal Pradesh | 32.67732 | 77.70263 |
| Manali | Himachal Pradesh | 32.24203 | 77.19107 |
| Hamirpur | Himachal Pradesh | 31.68599 | 76.52105 |
| Ludhiana | Punjab | 30.90237 | 75.85577 |
| Bagha Purana | Punjab | 30.68611 | 75.09393 |
| Gumjal | Punjab | 30.00696 | 73.90617 |
| Gharsana Mandi | Rajasthan | 29.02408 | 73.06977 |
| Charanwala | Rajasthan | 27.91276 | 72.1892 |
| Pokaran | Rajasthan | 26.92078 | 71.92221 |
| Barmer | Rajasthan | 25.76137 | 71.35614 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Direct route from Chushul to Barmer via key points in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
- Travel Time Reduction: Travel time will decrease from 30 hours to 11 hours 33 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 1,156 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 1,544 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,544 | 1,156 | 388 | 25.13% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 30.00 | 11.55 | 18.45 | 61.50% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Chushul, Ladakh
- Latitude: 33.60288
- Longitude: 78.65577
- Passing through Sumdo, Ladakh
- Latitude: 33.23282
- Longitude: 78.36378
- Passing through Dhar Dhakar, Himachal Pradesh
- Latitude: 32.67732
- Longitude: 77.70263
- Passing through Manali, Himachal Pradesh
- Latitude: 32.24203
- Longitude: 77.19107
- Passing through Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
- Latitude: 31.68599
- Longitude: 76.52105
- Passing through Ludhiana, Punjab
- Latitude: 30.90237
- Longitude: 75.85577
- Passing through Bagha Purana, Punjab
- Latitude: 30.68611
- Longitude: 75.09393
- Passing through Gumjal, Punjab
- Latitude: 30.00696
- Longitude: 73.90617
- Passing through Gharsana Mandi, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 29.02408
- Longitude: 73.06977
- Passing through Charanwala, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 27.91276
- Longitude: 72.1892
- Passing through Pokaran, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.92078
- Longitude: 71.92221
- Ending at Barmer, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.76137
- Longitude: 71.35614
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, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan, promoting cultural exchange and unity.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Chushul to Barmer 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, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to enhance national infrastructure and regional integration.