Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Malla to Somnath
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway from Malla to Somnath, covering a distance of 247 km and merging three major points in Gujarat. This expressway aims to significantly enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and promote faster regional development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malla | Gujarat | 23.11762 | 70.71899 |
| Junagarh | Gujarat | 21.63428 | 70.44759 |
| Somnath | Gujarat | 20.92987 | 70.32996 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Direct route from Malla to Somnath, improving travel efficiency.
- Travel Time Reduction: Travel time will decrease from 4 hours 26 minutes to 2 hours 28 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route maintains a similar distance but significantly improves travel efficiency.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 215 | 247 | -32 | -14.88% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 4.43 | 2.47 | 1.96 | 44.24% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Malla, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.11762
- Longitude: 70.71899
- To Junagarh, Gujarat
- Latitude: 21.63428
- Longitude: 70.44759
- Ending at Somnath, Gujarat
- Latitude: 20.92987
- Longitude: 70.32996
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 Gujarat, promoting cultural exchange and unity.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Malla to Somnath by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at dramatically improving connectivity and travel efficiency. By significantly reducing travel time, this project will promote faster development and better integration of major points across Gujarat. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to enhance national infrastructure and regional integration.