Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Gumjal to Chorao Island
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway from Gumjal to Chorao Island, covering a distance of 1,631 km and merging nine major points across Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa. This expressway aims to significantly enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and promote faster regional development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gumjal | Punjab | 30.00696 | 73.90617 |
| Bikaner | Rajasthan | 28.02284 | 73.31155 |
| Jaitaran | Rajasthan | 26.2052 | 73.85703 |
| Udaipur | Rajasthan | 24.65688 | 73.68458 |
| Godhara | Gujarat | 22.92112 | 73.63743 |
| Visarwadi | Maharashtra | 21.17391 | 73.95353 |
| Narayangaon | Maharashtra | 19.0966 | 73.96899 |
| Satara | Maharashtra | 17.68738 | 73.93029 |
| Chorao Island | Goa | 15.53471 | 73.87186 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Direct route from Gumjal to Chorao Island, improving travel efficiency.
- Travel Time Reduction: Travel time will decrease from 36 hours to 16 hours and 18 minutes.
- Distance Savings: New route reduces the distance from 1,957 km to 1,631 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,957 | 1,631 | 326 | 16.67% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 36.00 | 16.30 | 19.70 | 54.72% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Gumjal, Punjab
- Latitude: 30.00696
- Longitude: 73.90617
- To Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 28.02284
- Longitude: 73.31155
- To Jaitaran, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.2052
- Longitude: 73.85703
- To Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 24.65688
- Longitude: 73.68458
- To Godhara, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.92112
- Longitude: 73.63743
- To Visarwadi, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 21.17391
- Longitude: 73.95353
- To Narayangaon, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.0966
- Longitude: 73.96899
- To Satara, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 17.68738
- Longitude: 73.93029
- Ending at Chorao Island, Goa
- Latitude: 15.53471
- Longitude: 73.87186
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 regions across Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa, promoting cultural exchange and unity.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Gumjal to Chorao Island by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at dramatically improving connectivity and travel efficiency. By significantly reducing travel time and distance, this project will promote faster development and better integration of major points across five states. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to enhance national infrastructure and regional integration.