Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Dwarka to Digha
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway connecting Dwarka in Gujarat to Digha in West Bengal. This expressway, spanning 1,935 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 2,309 km and takes approximately 45 hours to traverse. The proposed expressway is projected to cut this travel time down to just 19 hours and 21 minutes.
Details:
| Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarka | Gujarat | 22.21063 | 68.99606 |
| Jamnagar | Gujarat | 22.46368 | 70.10468 |
| Paddhari | Gujarat | 22.42849 | 70.98832 |
| Rampur | Gujarat | 22.35827 | 71.82911 |
| Vadodara | Gujarat | 22.31879 | 73.13458 |
| Ranipura | Madhya Pradesh | 21.86188 | 74.74022 |
| Bhadangya | Madhya Pradesh | 21.85165 | 76.59207 |
| Kaudiya | Madhya Pradesh | 21.87482 | 78.57177 |
| Agantara | Madhya Pradesh | 22.30174 | 80.76216 |
| Khaija | Chhattisgarh | 22.13592 | 82.58967 |
| Rajgangpur | Odisha | 22.13441 | 84.49082 |
| Jashipur | Odisha | 21.9964 | 86.03822 |
| Digha | West Bengal | 21.66701 | 87.52085 |
| Total Distance | |||
| Current Route | 2,309 km | ||
| Proposed Expressway | 1,935 km | ||
| Travel Time | |||
| Current Travel Time | 45 hr | ||
| Proposed Time | 19 hr 21 min | ||
| Saved Distance | |||
| Distance Saved | 374 km | ||
| Saved Time | |||
| Time Saved | 25 hr 39 min | ||
| Percentage Savings | |||
| Distance Saved (%) | 16.19% | ||
| Time Saved (%) | 57.09% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Dwarka, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.21063
- Longitude: 68.99606
- Passing through Jamnagar, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.46368
- Longitude: 70.10468
- Passing through Paddhari, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.42849
- Longitude: 70.98832
- Passing through Rampur, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.35827
- Longitude: 71.82911
- Passing through Vadodara, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.31879
- Longitude: 73.13458
- Passing through Ranipura, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 21.86188
- Longitude: 74.74022
- Passing through Bhadangya, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 21.85165
- Longitude: 76.59207
- Passing through Kaudiya, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 21.87482
- Longitude: 78.57177
- Passing through Agantara, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 22.30174
- Longitude: 80.76216
- Passing through Khaija, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 22.13592
- Longitude: 82.58967
- Passing through Rajgangpur, Odisha
- Latitude: 22.13441
- Longitude: 84.49082
- Passing through Jashipur, Odisha
- Latitude: 21.9964
- Longitude: 86.03822
- Ending at Digha, West Bengal
- Latitude: 21.66701
- Longitude: 87.52085
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will connect key cities across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal, 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 25 hours and 39 minutes, providing a faster and more efficient route.
- Distance Savings: By reducing the travel distance by 374 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 Dwarka to Digha 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.