Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Daman to Puri
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway connecting Daman in Gujarat to Puri in Odisha. This expressway, spanning 1,379 km, aims to significantly reduce travel time and distance, thus boosting economic growth and enhancing connectivity between the western and eastern regions of India. The current route covers 1,694 km and takes approximately 30 hours to traverse. The proposed expressway is projected to cut this travel time down to just 13 hours and 47 minutes.
Details:
| Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daman | Gujarat | 20.364 | 72.82918 |
| Mokhada | Maharashtra | 20.26902 | 73.48849 |
| Vaijapur | Maharashtra | 19.95869 | 74.74684 |
| Mehkar | Maharashtra | 20.17098 | 76.54613 |
| Ghatanji | Maharashtra | 20.14022 | 78.32132 |
| Dhanora | Maharashtra | 20.30421 | 80.32676 |
| Boden | Odisha | 20.26652 | 82.49595 |
| Siripanga | Odisha | 19.94678 | 84.10342 |
| Puri | Odisha | 19.83143 | 85.83629 |
| Total Distance | |||
| Current Route | 1,694 km | ||
| Proposed Expressway | 1,379 km | ||
| Travel Time | |||
| Current Travel Time | 30 hr | ||
| Proposed Time | 13 hr 47 min | ||
| Saved Distance | |||
| Distance Saved | 315 km | ||
| Saved Time | |||
| Time Saved | 16 hr 13 min | ||
| Percentage Savings | |||
| Distance Saved (%) | 18.60% | ||
| Time Saved (%) | 54.10% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Daman, Gujarat
- Latitude: 20.364
- Longitude: 72.82918
- Passing through Mokhada, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 20.26902
- Longitude: 73.48849
- Passing through Vaijapur, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.95869
- Longitude: 74.74684
- Passing through Mehkar, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 20.17098
- Longitude: 76.54613
- Passing through Ghatanji, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 20.14022
- Longitude: 78.32132
- Passing through Dhanora, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 20.30421
- Longitude: 80.32676
- Passing through Boden, Odisha
- Latitude: 20.26652
- Longitude: 82.49595
- Passing through Siripanga, Odisha
- Latitude: 19.94678
- Longitude: 84.10342
- Ending at Puri, Odisha
- Latitude: 19.83143
- Longitude: 85.83629
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will connect key cities across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha, promoting smoother transportation of goods and people.
- Economic Development: By reducing travel time and enhancing connectivity, the expressway will stimulate economic activities along its route, fostering regional development.
- Efficient Transportation: The new corridor will provide a faster and more efficient route, reducing logistics costs and travel time.
- Environmental Impact: Shortening the travel distance will help minimize environmental impact, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Benefits:
- Reduced Travel Time: The new expressway will cut travel time by approximately 16 hours and 13 minutes, providing a faster and more efficient route.
- Distance Savings: By reducing the travel distance by 315 km, the expressway will help save fuel and reduce emissions.
- Public Satisfaction: Improved travel conditions and reduced congestion will enhance the overall travel experience, ensuring smoother and safer journeys.
- Strategic Importance: This expressway will play a crucial role in enhancing national connectivity, integrating diverse regions, and promoting regional cooperation and development.
The proposed expressway from Daman to Puri is a transformative infrastructure initiative that promises significant benefits for regional development, economic growth, and enhanced connectivity across western, central, and eastern India. The Indian Volunteers Trust urges the government to consider this project as a critical step toward fostering faster development and connecting major cities across India.