Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Leh to Kanyakumari
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway connecting Leh in Ladakh to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, covering a distance of 3,016 km. This project aims to enhance connectivity, reduce travel distances, and significantly cut down travel time between these major points across India.
Details:
Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
---|---|---|---|
Leh | Ladakh | 34.15901 | 77.56766 |
Chah | Ladakh | 33.21884 | 77.15683 |
Manali | Himachal Pradesh | 32.24203 | 77.19107 |
Kufri | Himachal Pradesh | 31.0998 | 77.2683 |
Saharanpur | Uttar Pradesh | 30.00424 | 77.41598 |
Faridabad | Haryana | 28.40843 | 77.31741 |
Dholpur | Rajasthan | 26.73272 | 77.82871 |
Shivpuri | Madhya Pradesh | 25.3574 | 77.63131 |
Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 23.1269 | 77.49405 |
Amaravati | Maharashtra | 20.97688 | 77.72258 |
Nanded | Maharashtra | 19.16072 | 77.42254 |
Chitaguppa | Karnataka | 17.6712 | 77.36009 |
Medehalu | Andhra Pradesh | 15.27527 | 77.18281 |
Bengaluru | Karnataka | 13.01441 | 77.43174 |
Tiruppur | Tamil Nadu | 11.07684 | 77.40555 |
Chinammanur | Tamil Nadu | 9.85033 | 77.38821 |
Surandai | Tamil Nadu | 8.98249 | 77.43014 |
Kanyakumari | Tamil Nadu | 8.09268 | 77.52727 |
Total Distance | |||
Current Route | 3,800 km | ||
Proposed Expressway | 3,016 km | ||
Travel Time | |||
Current Travel Time | 66 hr | ||
Proposed Time | 30 hr 9 min | ||
Saved Distance | |||
Distance Saved | 784 km | ||
Saved Time | |||
Time Saved | 35 hr 51 min | ||
Percentage Savings | |||
Distance Saved (%) | 20.63% | ||
Time Saved (%) | 54.41% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Leh, Ladakh
- Latitude: 34.15901
- Longitude: 77.56766
- Passing through Major Points:
- Chah, Ladakh
- Latitude: 33.21884
- Longitude: 77.15683
- Manali, Himachal Pradesh
- Latitude: 32.24203
- Longitude: 77.19107
- Kufri, Himachal Pradesh
- Latitude: 31.0998
- Longitude: 77.2683
- Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 30.00424
- Longitude: 77.41598
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Latitude: 28.40843
- Longitude: 77.31741
- Dholpur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.73272
- Longitude: 77.82871
- Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.3574
- Longitude: 77.63131
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.1269
- Longitude: 77.49405
- Amaravati, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 20.97688
- Longitude: 77.72258
- Nanded, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.16072
- Longitude: 77.42254
- Chitaguppa, Karnataka
- Latitude: 17.6712
- Longitude: 77.36009
- Medehalu, Andhra Pradesh
- Latitude: 15.27527
- Longitude: 77.18281
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Latitude: 13.01441
- Longitude: 77.43174
- Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 11.07684
- Longitude: 77.40555
- Chinammanur, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 9.85033
- Longitude: 77.38821
- Surandai, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 8.98249
- Longitude: 77.43014
- Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 8.09268
- Longitude: 77.52727
- Chah, Ladakh
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will create a direct and efficient link from the northernmost to the southernmost point of India, facilitating easier and faster travel for commuters and goods.
- Time Efficiency: By reducing travel time from 66 hours to just 30 hours and 9 minutes, the expressway will significantly enhance travel efficiency and convenience.
- Regional Integration: Improved connectivity will foster regional integration and economic growth by facilitating easier movement of people and goods across multiple states.
Benefits:
- Reduced Travel Time: Commuters will benefit from a reduction in travel time by approximately 35 hours and 51 minutes, enhancing productivity and comfort.
- Cost Efficiency: Lower travel distances will result in reduced fuel consumption and transportation costs, benefiting both commuters and businesses.
- Environmental Impact: The shorter route will contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing emissions associated with long-distance travel.
The Indian Volunteers Trust urges the government to consider this proposal as a strategic initiative to accelerate development, improve connectivity, and foster economic growth in the region. This expressway project represents a significant step towards enhancing national infrastructure and integrating major cities across India.