PM inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun expressway

Why in news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹12,000-crore Delhi-Dehradun expressway to enhance regional connectivity and tourism.

Background

The project is a 213-km, six-lane corridor connecting Delhi and Dehradun through Uttar Pradesh. It includes wildlife corridors and is designed to integrate with major national corridors and pilgrimage centers.

Facts for Prelims

• FactDelhi-Dehradun expressway project cost: ₹12,000 crore
• FactLength of the Delhi-Dehradun expressway: 213 km
• FactExpressway features: Six-lane corridor with integrated wildlife corridors
• PlaceThe expressway connects Delhi to Dehradun via towns in Uttar Pradesh

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the expansion of high-speed expressways acts as a catalyst for regional economic integration and tourism development in the Himalayan states.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Logistics efficiency: Reduction in travel time facilitating faster movement of goods and tourists
• Ecological balance: Integration of wildlife corridors to mitigate habitat fragmentation by infrastructure
• Tourism synergy: Improved accessibility to pilgrimage centers and mountain tourism hubs

Keywords: Regional connectivity · Infrastructure development · Logistics efficiency · Tourism promotion · Habitat fragmentation

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