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Modi Inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, Slashes Travel Time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor during a visit to Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The 213-km, six-lane corridor, built at a cost of over Rs 12,000 crore, will drastically reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from over six hours to about two and a half hours. The project features significant ecological safeguards, including a 12-km-long wildlife elevated corridor and dedicated animal passes to minimize man-animal conflict. It is designed to boost regional economic growth by enhancing connectivity between major tourism and trade centers.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor

  • 213 km six-lane corridor
  • Reduces travel time by over 50%
  • Includes 12 km wildlife elevated corridor
  • Built at cost of Rs 12,000 crore
  • Features Advanced Traffic Management System
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PM to visit Uttarakhand and UP tomorrow; to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor

PM Modi inaugurates the Rs 12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, cutting travel time to 2.5 hours with advanced wildlife protection features.

"reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from over six hours... to around two and a half hours - Prime Minister's Office"

New Delhi, April 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, 14 April. 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.

According to the Prime Minister's Office, at around 11:40 AM, the Prime Minister will perform Darshan and Pooja at Jai Maa Daat Kali Temple near Dehradun. Thereafter, at around 12:30 PM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor at a public function in Dehradun and will also address the gathering on the occasion.

The 213 km long six-lane access-controlled Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor has been developed at a cost of over Rs 12,000 crore. The corridor traverses through the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and will reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from over six hours at present to around two and a half hours.

Implementation of the project also includes the construction of 10 interchanges, three Railway Over Bridges (ROBs), four major bridges and 12 wayside amenities to enable seamless high-speed connectivity. The corridor is equipped with an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) to provide a safer and more efficient travel experience for commuters.

Keeping in view the ecological sensitivity, rich biodiversity and wildlife in the region, the corridor has been designed with several features aimed at significantly reducing man-animal conflict. To ensure the free movement of wild animals, the project incorporates several dedicated wildlife protection features. These include a 12 km-long wildlife elevated corridor, which is one of the longest in Asia.

The corridor also includes eight animal passes, two elephant underpasses of 200 metres each, and a 370 metre long tunnel near the Daat Kali temple.

The Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor will play a pivotal role in strengthening regional economic growth by enhancing connectivity between major tourism and economic centres as well as opening new avenues for trade and development across the region.

The project reflects the vision of the Prime Minister to develop next-generation infrastructure that combines high-speed connectivity with environmental sustainability and improved quality of life for citizens.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While the infrastructure is impressive, I hope the local communities and ecology are truly protected. Sometimes these big projects disrupt local livelihoods. The 12,000 crore is a huge amount—I just hope the benefits reach the common people and not just big businesses.
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Aman W
The 12 km wildlife elevated corridor being one of the longest in Asia is something we should be proud of. It shows development and environmental conservation can go hand in hand. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who travels to Dehradun often for work, this is a massive relief. The current road is so congested and unpredictable. A 6-lane access-controlled corridor with ATMS will make travel so much safer, especially at night. Great step for regional connectivity.
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Vikram M
Good to see the PM performing darshan at the Jai Maa Daat Kali temple. It's important our leaders connect with the spiritual and cultural heritage of the places they visit for development work. The tunnel near the temple is a thoughtful touch.
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Karthik V
The economic potential is huge. This will open up Uttarakhand for more investment and create jobs. But the government must ensure tolls are reasonable. We don't want another expensive highway that common people avoid.

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