Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Dalsingpara to Moreh
The Indian Volunteers Trust has proposed a new expressway connecting Dalsingpara in West Bengal to Moreh in Manipur, covering a distance of 589 km and passing through 11 major points. This project aims to significantly improve travel efficiency and connectivity across key regions in West Bengal, Assam, and Manipur.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalsingpara | West Bengal | 26.7724 | 89.36245 |
| RAIMONA NATIONAL PARK | Assam | 26.63576 | 89.96894 |
| Pathargaon | Assam | 26.53577 | 90.43274 |
| Nagaon | Assam | 26.30539 | 91.10791 |
| Guwahati | Assam | 26.11512 | 91.72119 |
| Umswai | Assam | 25.88874 | 92.26857 |
| Lanku | Assam | 25.65989 | 92.79991 |
| Tungje | Assam | 25.26089 | 93.37726 |
| Imphal | Manipur | 24.85165 | 93.97184 |
| K.Leihaoram | Manipur | 24.61223 | 94.13081 |
| Moreh | Manipur | 24.25236 | 94.30204 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Provides a direct route between major cities, significantly improving regional access.
- Significant Reduction in Travel Time: Reduces travel time from 22 hours and 53 minutes to just 5 hours and 53 minutes.
- Distance Savings: Cuts the travel distance from 909 km to 589 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 909 | 589 | 320 | 35.2% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 22.88 | 5.88 | 17.00 | 74.3% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Dalsingpara, West Bengal
- Latitude: 26.7724
- Longitude: 89.36245
- Proceeding to RAIMONA NATIONAL PARK, Assam
- Latitude: 26.63576
- Longitude: 89.96894
- Moving to Pathargaon, Assam
- Latitude: 26.53577
- Longitude: 90.43274
- Continuing to Nagaon, Assam
- Latitude: 26.30539
- Longitude: 91.10791
- Heading to Guwahati, Assam
- Latitude: 26.11512
- Longitude: 91.72119
- Proceeding to Umswai, Assam
- Latitude: 25.88874
- Longitude: 92.26857
- Moving to Lanku, Assam
- Latitude: 25.65989
- Longitude: 92.79991
- Continuing to Tungje, Assam
- Latitude: 25.26089
- Longitude: 93.37726
- Heading to Imphal, Manipur
- Latitude: 24.85165
- Longitude: 93.97184
- Proceeding to K.Leihaoram, Manipur
- Latitude: 24.61223
- Longitude: 94.13081
- Ending at Moreh, Manipur
- Latitude: 24.25236
- Longitude: 94.30204
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Regional Connectivity: Establishes a streamlined route connecting key cities in West Bengal, Assam, and Manipur.
- Economic Growth: Promotes economic development by improving transportation infrastructure and reducing travel times.
- Travel Efficiency: Provides a more direct and faster route, making travel between these important locations quicker and more convenient.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Dalsingpara to Moreh represents a significant advancement in the infrastructure of northeastern India. By reducing travel time from 22 hours and 53 minutes to just 5 hours and 53 minutes and cutting the distance from 909 km to 589 km, this expressway will enhance connectivity and drive regional development. The Indian Volunteers Trust’s proposal underscores the importance of efficient infrastructure in fostering growth and connectivity across cities.