Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Ladakh to Chennai
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway connecting Ladakh to Chennai, covering a total distance of 2,417 km. This expressway will pass through 14 major points, significantly improving travel efficiency and regional connectivity.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phobrang | Ladakh | 34.04793 | 78.43102 |
| Sumdo | Ladakh | 33.23282 | 78.36378 |
| Tabo | Himachal Pradesh | 32.11598 | 78.4189 |
| Gangotri | Uttarakhand | 30.98015 | 78.92991 |
| Bonda | Uttarakhand | 29.8505 | 78.67987 |
| Bareilly | Uttar Pradesh | 28.36726 | 79.43055 |
| Auraiya | Uttar Pradesh | 26.47866 | 79.51309 |
| Chhattarpur | Madhya Pradesh | 24.96677 | 79.60781 |
| Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh | 23.26649 | 79.98818 |
| Nagpur | Maharashtra | 21.156 | 79.20343 |
| Jainoor | Telangana | 19.44976 | 79.01963 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | 17.55373 | 78.79925 |
| Giddalur | Andhra Pradesh | 15.42203 | 78.97064 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 13.09384 | 80.27603 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will create a direct and efficient route from the northern region of Ladakh to the southern city of Chennai, passing through key cities and towns in between.
- Travel Time Reduction: The proposed expressway will significantly reduce travel time from 58 hours to 24 hours and 10 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cut down the distance from 3,131 km to 2,417 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 3,131 | 2,417 | 714 | 22.80% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 58 | 24.17 | 33.83 | 58.33% |
Detailed Route Map:
- Starting from Phobrang, Ladakh
- Latitude: 34.04793
- Longitude: 78.43102
- Passing through Major Points:
- Sumdo, Ladakh
- Latitude: 33.23282
- Longitude: 78.36378
- Tabo, Himachal Pradesh
- Latitude: 32.11598
- Longitude: 78.4189
- Gangotri, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 30.98015
- Longitude: 78.92991
- Bonda, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 29.8505
- Longitude: 78.67987
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 28.36726
- Longitude: 79.43055
- Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 26.47866
- Longitude: 79.51309
- Chhattarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 24.96677
- Longitude: 79.60781
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.26649
- Longitude: 79.98818
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 21.156
- Longitude: 79.20343
- Jainoor, Telangana
- Latitude: 19.44976
- Longitude: 79.01963
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Latitude: 17.55373
- Longitude: 78.79925
- Giddalur, Andhra Pradesh
- Latitude: 15.42203
- Longitude: 78.97064
- Ending in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 13.09384
- Longitude: 80.27603
- Sumdo, Ladakh
Purpose and Objectives:
- Accelerated Development: By reducing travel time and distance, this expressway will foster faster economic growth and development in the regions it connects.
- Enhanced Trade and Commerce: Improved connectivity will facilitate smoother and quicker transportation of goods and services, boosting trade and commerce.
- Regional Integration: This expressway will help in integrating diverse regions of India, promoting cultural exchange and unity.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Ladakh to Chennai by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a significant infrastructure project that will dramatically improve connectivity and efficiency of travel. It is a strategic initiative aimed at promoting faster development and connecting major cities across India. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to enhance national infrastructure and regional integration.