Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Pananchayal to Thiruvananthapuram
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway connecting Pananchayal in Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, covering a distance of 272 km. This expressway aims to enhance connectivity, significantly reduce travel time, and accelerate regional development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pananchayal | Tamil Nadu | 9.80103 | 79.05282 |
| Pandalkudi | Tamil Nadu | 9.40841 | 78.11187 |
| Surandai | Tamil Nadu | 8.98249 | 77.43014 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | 8.52983 | 76.93596 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Provides a direct and efficient route between key cities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- Reduced Travel Time: Travel time will be reduced from 7 hours and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 43 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 272 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 388 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 388 | 272 | 116 | 29.90% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 7.5 | 2.72 | 4.78 | 63.73% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Pananchayal, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 9.80103
- Longitude: 79.05282
- Passing through Pandalkudi, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 9.40841
- Longitude: 78.11187
- Passing through Surandai, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 8.98249
- Longitude: 77.43014
- Ending at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Latitude: 8.52983
- Longitude: 76.93596
Purpose and Objectives:
- Boost Economic Growth: By connecting key cities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the expressway will enable faster movement of goods and services, fostering economic growth.
- Promote Tourism: Improved accessibility to tourist destinations along the route, enhancing tourism opportunities.
- Regional Integration: Strengthening connectivity between Tamil Nadu and Kerala to promote cultural exchange and socio-economic development.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Pananchayal to Thiruvananthapuram by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a vital infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to expedite regional integration and foster faster development across India.