Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Pelling City to Nabin
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway connecting Pelling City to Nabin, spanning 709 km and featuring 14 major points. This initiative aims to significantly enhance travel efficiency and connectivity across multiple states in northeastern India.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelling City | Sikkim | 27.30169 | 88.23377 |
| Kalimpong | West Bengal | 27.07786 | 88.50236 |
| Mal Bazar | West Bengal | 26.86985 | 88.74377 |
| Sishabari, Sarugaon | West Bengal | 26.64175 | 89.11383 |
| Dakshin Chakoakheti | West Bengal | 26.4937 | 89.36792 |
| Kharkhari Pt.II | Assam | 26.3118 | 89.90365 |
| Agia | Assam | 26.08462 | 90.56071 |
| Uppar Barjuli | Assam | 25.91024 | 91.08401 |
| Shillong | Meghalaya | 25.63463 | 91.89248 |
| Lad Rymbai | Meghalaya | 25.36961 | 92.32644 |
| Silchar | Assam | 24.95361 | 92.75686 |
| Taikhang | Manipur | 24.60412 | 93.35129 |
| Sugnu | Manipur | 24.29695 | 93.87023 |
| Nabin | Manipur | 24.07371 | 94.23187 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Creates a direct and efficient link between major cities in Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, and Manipur.
- Significant Reduction in Travel Time: Decreases travel time from 23 hours and 58 minutes to just 7 hours and 5 minutes.
- Distance Savings: Reduces the travel distance from 1,149 km to 709 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,149 | 709 | 440 | 38.3% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 23.97 | 7.08 | 16.89 | 70.5% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Pelling City, Sikkim
- Latitude: 27.30169
- Longitude: 88.23377
- Proceeding to Kalimpong, West Bengal
- Latitude: 27.07786
- Longitude: 88.50236
- Moving to Mal Bazar, West Bengal
- Latitude: 26.86985
- Longitude: 88.74377
- Continuing to Sishabari, Sarugaon, West Bengal
- Latitude: 26.64175
- Longitude: 89.11383
- Proceeding to Dakshin Chakoakheti, West Bengal
- Latitude: 26.4937
- Longitude: 89.36792
- Moving to Kharkhari Pt.II, Assam
- Latitude: 26.3118
- Longitude: 89.90365
- Continuing to Agia, Assam
- Latitude: 26.08462
- Longitude: 90.56071
- Proceeding to Uppar Barjuli, Assam
- Latitude: 25.91024
- Longitude: 91.08401
- Moving to Shillong, Meghalaya
- Latitude: 25.63463
- Longitude: 91.89248
- Continuing to Lad Rymbai, Meghalaya
- Latitude: 25.36961
- Longitude: 92.32644
- Proceeding to Silchar, Assam
- Latitude: 24.95361
- Longitude: 92.75686
- Moving to Taikhang, Manipur
- Latitude: 24.60412
- Longitude: 93.35129
- Continuing to Sugnu, Manipur
- Latitude: 24.29695
- Longitude: 93.87023
- Ending at Nabin, Manipur
- Latitude: 24.07371
- Longitude: 94.23187
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Regional Connectivity: Provides a streamlined and efficient route connecting major cities across five northeastern states.
- Economic Growth: Facilitates economic development by improving transportation and reducing travel time and distance.
- Travel Efficiency: Offers a more direct and faster route, making travel between these important cities quicker and more convenient.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Pelling City to Nabin represents a major step forward in improving infrastructure in northeastern India. By reducing travel time from 23 hours and 58 minutes to just 7 hours and 5 minutes, and cutting the distance from 1,149 km to 709 km, this expressway will enhance connectivity and drive regional development. The Indian Volunteers Trust’s proposal highlights the importance of efficient infrastructure in fostering growth and connectivity across cities.