Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Kailashahar to Kelkang
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway connecting Kailashahar in Tripura to Kelkang in Mizoram, covering a total distance of 169 km. This new route aims to drastically reduce travel time and distance, thereby enhancing connectivity and promoting regional development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailashahar | Tripura | 24.32104 | 92.00095 |
| Khedacherra | Tripura | 24.09272 | 92.32055 |
| Puansen | Mizoram | 23.78756 | 92.74456 |
| Kelkang | Mizoram | 23.3863 | 93.30416 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Establishes a direct and efficient route between Kailashahar and Kelkang.
- Significant Reduction in Travel Time: Reduces travel time from 12 hours and 5 minutes to just 1 hour and 41 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The proposed expressway will cover a distance of 169 km, compared to the current distance of 383 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 383 | 169 | 214 | 55.88% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 12.08 | 1.68 | 10.40 | 86.10% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Kailashahar, Tripura
- Latitude: 24.32104
- Longitude: 92.00095
- Proceeding to Khedacherra, Tripura
- Latitude: 24.09272
- Longitude: 92.32055
- Then to Puansen, Mizoram
- Latitude: 23.78756
- Longitude: 92.74456
- Ending at Kelkang, Mizoram
- Latitude: 23.3863
- Longitude: 93.30416
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Regional Connectivity: Facilitates faster and more reliable travel between important locations in Tripura and Mizoram.
- Economic and Social Development: Supports economic growth and improves social connections by reducing travel time.
- Efficiency and Accessibility: Provides a direct route, enhancing the accessibility of remote areas.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Kailashahar to Kelkang represents a significant infrastructure project that will transform transportation in the region. By reducing travel time from 12 hours and 5 minutes to just 1 hour and 41 minutes, and cutting the distance from 383 km to 169 km, this expressway will greatly improve connectivity and promote regional development. The Indian Volunteers Trust’s proposal highlights the potential for substantial improvements in transportation and economic integration in Tripura and Mizoram.