Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Gangotri to Madhavpur
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway connecting Gangotri in Uttarakhand to Madhavpur in Gujarat, covering a total distance of 1,409 km. This expressway aims to significantly reduce travel time and distance, improving regional connectivity and fostering faster development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangotri | Uttarakhand | 30.98015 | 78.92991 |
| Mussoorie | Uttarakhand | 30.45494 | 78.08205 |
| Sahranpur | Uttar Pradesh | 29.96811 | 77.55494 |
| Gohana | Haryana | 29.13937 | 76.6945 |
| Surajgarh | Rajasthan | 28.31521 | 75.72819 |
| Daudsar | Rajasthan | 27.34201 | 74.85058 |
| Jaitaran | Rajasthan | 26.2052 | 73.85703 |
| Sanderao | Rajasthan | 25.30719 | 73.15034 |
| Sonwadi | Gujarat | 24.42022 | 72.57461 |
| Mujpur | Gujarat | 23.61422 | 71.88592 |
| Ghanshyamgad | Gujarat | 23.06899 | 71.42159 |
| Paddhari | Gujarat | 22.42849 | 70.98832 |
| Junagarh | Gujarat | 21.63428 | 70.44759 |
| Madhavpur | Gujarat | 21.26374 | 69.98252 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Direct route from Gangotri to Madhavpur via key points in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
- Travel Time Reduction: Travel time will decrease from 35 hours to 14 hours and 5 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 1,409 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 1,869 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,869 | 1,409 | 460 | 24.62% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 35.00 | 14.08 | 20.92 | 59.77% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Gangotri, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 30.98015
- Longitude: 78.92991
- Passing through Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 30.45494
- Longitude: 78.08205
- Passing through Sahranpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 29.96811
- Longitude: 77.55494
- Passing through Gohana, Haryana
- Latitude: 29.13937
- Longitude: 76.6945
- Passing through Surajgarh, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 28.31521
- Longitude: 75.72819
- Passing through Daudsar, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 27.34201
- Longitude: 74.85058
- Passing through Jaitaran, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.2052
- Longitude: 73.85703
- Passing through Sanderao, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.30719
- Longitude: 73.15034
- Passing through Sonwadi, Gujarat
- Latitude: 24.42022
- Longitude: 72.57461
- Passing through Mujpur, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.61422
- Longitude: 71.88592
- Passing through Ghanshyamgad, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.06899
- Longitude: 71.42159
- Passing through Paddhari, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.42849
- Longitude: 70.98832
- Passing through Junagarh, Gujarat
- Latitude: 21.63428
- Longitude: 70.44759
- Ending at Madhavpur, Gujarat
- Latitude: 21.26374
- Longitude: 69.98252
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 Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, promoting cultural exchange and unity.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Gangotri to Madhavpur 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 Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to enhance national infrastructure and regional integration.