Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Joshimath to Somnath
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway connecting Joshimath in Uttarakhand to Somnath in Gujarat, covering a distance of 1,424 km. This ambitious project aims to enhance connectivity between major cities and regions, fostering economic growth and regional integration.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshimath | Uttarakhand | 30.54735 | 79.5741 |
| Bonda | Uttarakhand | 29.8505 | 78.67987 |
| Bijnor | Uttar Pradesh | 29.37308 | 78.13524 |
| Faridabad | Haryana | 28.40843 | 77.31741 |
| Alwar | Rajasthan | 27.60106 | 76.63871 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 26.77572 | 75.82929 |
| Shahpura | Rajasthan | 25.62462 | 74.88338 |
| Udaipur | Rajasthan | 24.65688 | 73.68458 |
| Pratapgadh | Gujarat | 23.72408 | 73.07096 |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 22.97509 | 72.4976 |
| Rampur | Gujarat | 22.35827 | 71.82911 |
| Amreli | Gujarat | 21.61391 | 71.16085 |
| Somnath | Gujarat | 20.92987 | 70.32996 |
Benefits:
- Improved Connectivity: Direct route from Joshimath to Somnath via key points in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
- Reduced Travel Time: Travel time will decrease from 34 hours to 14 hours and 14 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 1,424 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 1,874 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,874 | 1,424 | 450 | 24.01% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 34.00 | 14.23 | 19.77 | 58.15% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Joshimath, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 30.54735
- Longitude: 79.5741
- Passing through Bonda, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 29.8505
- Longitude: 78.67987
- Passing through Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 29.37308
- Longitude: 78.13524
- Passing through Faridabad, Haryana
- Latitude: 28.40843
- Longitude: 77.31741
- Passing through Alwar, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 27.60106
- Longitude: 76.63871
- Passing through Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.77572
- Longitude: 75.82929
- Passing through Shahpura, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.62462
- Longitude: 74.88338
- Passing through Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 24.65688
- Longitude: 73.68458
- Passing through Pratapgadh, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.72408
- Longitude: 73.07096
- Passing through Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.97509
- Longitude: 72.4976
- Passing through Rampur, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.35827
- Longitude: 71.82911
- Passing through Amreli, Gujarat
- Latitude: 21.61391
- Longitude: 71.16085
- Ending at Somnath, Gujarat
- Latitude: 20.92987
- Longitude: 70.32996
Purpose and Objectives:
- Facilitate Economic Growth: By connecting major cities and regions, the expressway will facilitate faster movement of goods and services.
- Promote Tourism: Improved accessibility to tourist destinations along the route, boosting tourism in the region.
- Regional Integration: Enhancing connectivity across multiple states to promote cultural exchange and socio-economic development.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Joshimath to Somnath by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a vital infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between Uttarakhand and Gujarat. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to boost regional integration and foster faster development across India.