Delhi-Mumbai e-way’s critical 8-lane tunnel in Rajasthan opens this month
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Why in news
The NHAI is opening a critical 8-lane tunnel in Rajasthan's Kota district, a major milestone for the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project.
Background
The tunnel is 4.89 km long and part of an 8.3 km section cutting through Mukundra Hills. It is one of the widest tunnels in India and will make the Delhi-Rajasthan-Madhya Pradesh section operational by July 2024.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceMukundra Hills: Located in the Kota district of Rajasthan, known for its tiger habitat.
- FactDelhi-Mumbai Expressway: Target to reach Vadodara with a total operational length of 912 km by October 2026.
- BodyNHAI: National Highways Authority of India, the primary body responsible for the expressway construction.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the development of high-speed expressways like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway contributes to regional connectivity and economic integration in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistics efficiency: Reduction in transit time and fuel costs for freight movement between northern and western hubs.
- Ecological trade-offs: Balancing infrastructure expansion with the preservation of tiger habitats in the Mukundra Hills.
- Regional development: Stimulating industrial corridors and ancillary economic activity in the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh belts.
Keywords: Regional Connectivity · Logistics Efficiency · Infrastructure Development · Ecological Preservation · Economic Integration
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