Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Surat to Dharchula
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway connecting Surat in Gujarat to Dharchula in Uttarakhand, covering a distance of 1,252 km. This proposed expressway aims to enhance connectivity between key cities and regions, promoting economic growth and regional integration.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surat | Gujarat | 21.24097 | 72.73534 |
| Sitarganj | Uttarakhand | 28.92346 | 79.70077 |
| Bareilly | Uttar Pradesh | 28.36726 | 79.43055 |
| Babarpur | Uttar Pradesh | 27.38307 | 78.44748 |
| Dholpur | Rajasthan | 26.73272 | 77.82871 |
| Jaini | Madhya Pradesh | 25.87012 | 76.7062 |
| Kota | Rajasthan | 25.25946 | 75.88273 |
| Partapgarh | Rajasthan | 23.89405 | 74.55722 |
| Godhara | Gujarat | 22.92112 | 73.63743 |
| Vadodara | Gujarat | 22.31879 | 73.13458 |
| Dharchula | Uttarakhand | 29.84758 | 80.53684 |
Benefits:
- Improved Connectivity: Direct route from Surat to Dharchula via key points in Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
- Reduced Travel Time: Travel time will decrease from 33 hours to 12 hours and 31 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 1,252 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 1,743 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,743 | 1,252 | 491 | 28.17% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 33.00 | 12.52 | 20.48 | 62.06% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Surat, Gujarat
- Latitude: 21.24097
- Longitude: 72.73534
- Passing through Sitarganj, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 28.92346
- Longitude: 79.70077
- Passing through Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 28.36726
- Longitude: 79.43055
- Passing through Babarpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 27.38307
- Longitude: 78.44748
- Passing through Dholpur, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 26.73272
- Longitude: 77.82871
- Passing through Jaini, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.87012
- Longitude: 76.7062
- Passing through Kota, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.25946
- Longitude: 75.88273
- Passing through Partapgarh, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 23.89405
- Longitude: 74.55722
- Passing through Godhara, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.92112
- Longitude: 73.63743
- Passing through Vadodara, Gujarat
- Latitude: 22.31879
- Longitude: 73.13458
- Ending at Dharchula, Uttarakhand
- Latitude: 29.84758
- Longitude: 80.53684
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 Surat to Dharchula by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a vital infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between Gujarat and Uttarakhand. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to boost regional integration and foster faster development across India.