Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Sopore to Poonch
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway from Sopore to Poonch, covering a distance of 66.8 km. This expressway aims to significantly reduce travel time and distance, thereby enhancing connectivity and promoting faster regional development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sopore | Kashmir | 34.28239 | 74.46256 |
| Poonch | Kashmir | 33.76709 | 74.09232 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Direct route from Sopore to Poonch, improving travel efficiency.
- Travel Time Reduction: Travel time will decrease from 6 hours 37 minutes to 40 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 66.8 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 215 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 215 | 66.8 | 148.2 | 68.98% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 6.62 | 0.67 | 5.95 | 89.88% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Sopore, Kashmir
- Latitude: 34.28239
- Longitude: 74.46256
- Ending at Poonch, Kashmir
- Latitude: 33.76709
- Longitude: 74.09232
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 Kashmir, promoting cultural exchange and unity.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Sopore to Poonch by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at dramatically improving connectivity and travel efficiency. By significantly reducing travel time and distance, this project will promote faster development and better integration of major points across Kashmir. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to enhance national infrastructure and regional integration.