Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Dras to Kanyakumari
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway connecting Dras in Ladakh to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, covering a distance of 3,073 km. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity, reduce travel distances, and significantly cut down travel time between these major points across India.
Details:
| Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dras | Ladakh | 34.43 | 75.74856 |
| Doda | Jammu | 33.14595 | 75.54746 |
| Pathankot | Punjab | 32.27308 | 75.65185 |
| Ludhiana | Punjab | 30.90237 | 75.85577 |
| Sansarpura | Punjab | 30.09955 | 75.80963 |
| Surajgarh | Rajasthan | 28.31521 | 75.72819 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 26.77572 | 75.82929 |
| Kota | Rajasthan | 25.25946 | 75.88273 |
| Indore | Madhya Pradesh | 22.79667 | 75.75077 |
| Jalgaon | Maharashtra | 21.00834 | 75.58602 |
| Madalmahi | Maharashtra | 19.14642 | 75.69764 |
| Solapur | Maharashtra | 17.72005 | 75.90204 |
| Hubballi | Karnataka | 15.36609 | 75.1295 |
| Kankanady | Karnataka | 12.85638 | 74.86719 |
| Kannur | Kerala | 11.87476 | 75.3702 |
| Kozhikode | Kerala | 11.26036 | 75.78132 |
| Kochi | Kerala | 9.94517 | 76.34786 |
| Alappuzha | Kerala | 9.50234 | 76.35453 |
| Kollam | Kerala | 8.89371 | 76.613 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | 8.52983 | 76.93596 |
| Kanniyakumari | Tamil Nadu | 8.09268 | 77.52727 |
| Total Distance | |||
| Current Route | 3,809 km | ||
| Proposed Expressway | 3,073 km | ||
| Travel Time | |||
| Current Travel Time | 66 hr | ||
| Proposed Time | 30 hr 43 min | ||
| Saved Distance | |||
| Distance Saved | 736 km | ||
| Saved Time | |||
| Time Saved | 35 hr 17 min | ||
| Percentage Savings | |||
| Distance Saved (%) | 19.32% | ||
| Time Saved (%) | 53.45% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Dras, Ladakh
- Latitude: 34.43
- Longitude: 75.74856
- Passing through Major Points:
- Doda, Jammu
- Latitude: 33.14595
- Longitude: 75.54746
- Pathankot, Punjab
- Latitude: 32.27308
- Longitude: 75.65185
- Ludhiana, Punjab
- Latitude: 30.90237
- Longitude: 75.85577
- Sansarpura, Punjab
- Latitude: 30.09955
- Longitude: 75.80963
- Surajgarh, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 28.31521
- Longitude: 75.72819
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.77572
- Longitude: 75.82929
- Kota, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.25946
- Longitude: 75.88273
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 22.79667
- Longitude: 75.75077
- Jalgaon, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 21.00834
- Longitude: 75.58602
- Madalmahi, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.14642
- Longitude: 75.69764
- Solapur, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 17.72005
- Longitude: 75.90204
- Hubballi, Karnataka
- Latitude: 15.36609
- Longitude: 75.1295
- Kankanady, Karnataka
- Latitude: 12.85638
- Longitude: 74.86719
- Kannur, Kerala
- Latitude: 11.87476
- Longitude: 75.3702
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- Latitude: 11.26036
- Longitude: 75.78132
- Kochi, Kerala
- Latitude: 9.94517
- Longitude: 76.34786
- Alappuzha, Kerala
- Latitude: 9.50234
- Longitude: 76.35453
- Kollam, Kerala
- Latitude: 8.89371
- Longitude: 76.613
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Latitude: 8.52983
- Longitude: 76.93596
- Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 8.09268
- Longitude: 77.52727
- Doda, Jammu
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will create a direct and efficient link from the northernmost to the southernmost point of India, facilitating easier and faster travel for commuters and goods.
- Time Efficiency: By reducing travel time from 66 hours to just 30 hours and 43 minutes, the expressway will significantly enhance travel efficiency and convenience.
- Regional Integration: Improved connectivity will foster regional integration and economic growth by facilitating easier movement of people and goods across multiple states.
Benefits:
- Reduced Travel Time: Commuters will benefit from a reduction in travel time by approximately 35 hours and 17 minutes, enhancing productivity and comfort.
- Cost Efficiency: Lower travel distances will result in reduced fuel consumption and transportation costs, benefiting both commuters and businesses.
- Environmental Impact: The shorter route will contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing emissions associated with long-distance travel.
The Indian Volunteers Trust urges the government to consider this proposal as a strategic initiative to accelerate development, improve connectivity, and foster economic growth in the region. This expressway project represents a significant step towards enhancing national infrastructure and integrating major cities across India.