NewKerala.com

PM Modi's "Special Gift": Inaugurates ₹12,000 Crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor during his visit to Uttarakhand. BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt praised the PM, stating he always brings a "special gift" for the state during his visits. The main ceremony was held at the Jaswant Singh Army Ground in Dehradun, which was extensively decorated for the high-profile event. Following the inauguration, the Prime Minister's schedule included a review in Saharanpur and a visit to the Jai Maa Daat Kali Temple.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in Uttarakhand

  • ₹12,000 crore project
  • Cuts Delhi-Dehradun travel time
  • Part of PM's Uttarakhand visit
  • BJP hails as "special gift"
  • Ceremony at Jaswant Singh Army Ground
2 min read

"Incredibly special gift...": BJP State President Mahendra Bhatt on PM Modi inaugurating Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the ₹12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, hailed by BJP's Mahendra Bhatt as an "incredibly special gift" for the state.

"He has given Uttarakhand an incredibly special gift... - Mahendra Bhatt"

Dehradun, April 14

Uttarakhand BJP President Mahendra Bhatt on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that whenever he visits the state, he comes bearing "incredibly special gifts" like the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway worth Rs 12,000 crore set to be inaugurated today.

"PM Modi is visiting Uttarakhand today. We are ready to welcome him. People across the State are coming today just to listen to PM Modi. He has given Uttarakhand an incredibly special gift in the form of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway worth Rs 12,000 crore. He is coming to inaugurate it. Whenever he visits our State, he always comes with a gift. The people of the State are excited to welcome him. The way PM Modi keeps Uttarakhand in his heart, each visit to the State turns out to be important. I welcome him on behalf of the people of the State," he said.

Meanwhile, preparations have been finalised in Dehradun city, including at the Jaswant Singh Army Ground, the main venue for the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor.

The Rs 12,000 crore project is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Uttarakhand.

According to officials, extensive arrangements have been put in place at the venue to ensure the smooth conduct of the main ceremony, which will mark the formal launch of the corridor.

The Jaswant Singh Army Ground has been developed as the central venue for the inauguration event, where the Prime Minister is scheduled to attend the programme.

The entire city has also been decorated ahead of the high-profile visit, with large cutouts, banners, and ceremonial welcome arches installed across key locations in Dehradun.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, where he will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor in Dehradun.

According to the Prime Minister's Office, at around 11:15 am, the Prime Minister will visit Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh to undertake a review of the Wildlife Corridor on the elevated section of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor. Following this, he will perform Darshan and Pooja at Jai Maa Daat Kali Temple near Dehradun.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya S
Infrastructure development is always welcome, but I hope the environmental impact on the hills was thoroughly studied. These projects are necessary, but so is preserving Uttarakhand's natural beauty.
R
Rohit P
₹12,000 crore is a massive investment. While the expressway is great, I sincerely hope the local people and businesses see the real benefits and it doesn't just help outsiders. Jai Uttarakhand!
M
Michael C
As someone who travels to Dehradun for work frequently, this will cut my travel time by hours. A much-needed project. Kudos to the teams who worked on it.
S
Shreya B
The focus should be on the development, not just on who is inaugurating it. This expressway was built by engineers and workers over years. Let's celebrate their hard work too.
V
Vikram M
Connecting Delhi to Dehradun efficiently is a game-changer. It will help students, pilgrims going to Haridwar/Rishikesh, and boost the local economy. A solid step forward for the state's connectivity.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50