Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Dras to Sunderbani
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway connecting Dras in Ladakh to Sunderbani in Jammu, covering a total distance of 193 km. This expressway is designed to drastically reduce both travel time and distance, significantly improving regional connectivity and development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dras | Ladakh | 34.43 | 75.74856 |
| Anantnag | Kashmir | 33.731 | 75.14785 |
| Sunderbani | Jammu | 33.05509 | 74.48779 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Direct route from Dras to Sunderbani via Anantnag.
- Travel Time Reduction: Travel time will decrease from 11 hours 23 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 193 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 439 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 439 | 193 | 246 | 56.04% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 11.38 | 1.92 | 9.47 | 83.11% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Dras, Ladakh
- Latitude: 34.43
- Longitude: 75.74856
- Passing through Anantnag, Kashmir
- Latitude: 33.731
- Longitude: 75.14785
- Ending at Sunderbani, Jammu
- Latitude: 33.05509
- Longitude: 74.48779
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, Kashmir, and Jammu, promoting cultural exchange and unity.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Dras to Sunderbani 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, Kashmir, and Jammu. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to enhance national infrastructure and regional integration.