Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Motihari to Nagpur
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway connecting Motihari in Bihar to Nagpur in Maharashtra, covering a distance of 854 km. This expressway aims to significantly reduce travel time and distance, enhancing connectivity between key cities and promoting regional development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motihari | Bihar | 26.65821 | 84.90083 |
| Ballia | Uttar Pradesh | 25.9531 | 84.0848 |
| Chandauli | Uttar Pradesh | 25.25803 | 83.29601 |
| Nadhra | Uttar Pradesh | 24.41218 | 82.75671 |
| Kotma | Madhya Pradesh | 23.1785 | 81.92497 |
| Agantara | Madhya Pradesh | 22.30174 | 80.76216 |
| Nagpur | Maharashtra | 21.156 | 79.20343 |
Benefits:
- Improved Connectivity: Direct route from Motihari to Nagpur via key points in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
- Reduced Travel Time: Travel time will decrease from 20 hours and 22 minutes to 8 hours and 32 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 854 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 1,044 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,044 | 854 | 190 | 18.20% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 20.37 | 8.53 | 11.84 | 58.11% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Motihari, Bihar
- Latitude: 26.65821
- Longitude: 84.90083
- Passing through Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.9531
- Longitude: 84.0848
- Passing through Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.25803
- Longitude: 83.29601
- Passing through Nadhra, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 24.41218
- Longitude: 82.75671
- Passing through Kotma, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.1785
- Longitude: 81.92497
- Passing through Agantara, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 22.30174
- Longitude: 80.76216
- Ending at Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 21.156
- Longitude: 79.20343
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 Motihari to Nagpur by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a crucial infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between Bihar and Maharashtra. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to boost regional integration and foster faster development across India.