On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, emphasizing its wildlife-friendly design and time-saving benefits. The corridor, spanning 213 km and costing over Rs 12,000 crore, will significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from over six hours to around two and a half hours. It includes features like a 12 km wildlife elevated corridor, eight animal passes, and two elephant underpasses to minimize man-animal conflicts.
Ahead of the inauguration, PM Modi will visit the wildlife corridor in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and offer prayers at a Kali temple in Uttarakhand. The project aims to enhance regional economic growth by improving connectivity between key tourism and economic hubs, fostering trade, and promoting development. The Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor aligns with PM Modi’s vision of developing sustainable infrastructure that combines high-speed connectivity with environmental conservation.
PM Modi’s schedule includes a visit to the Jai Maa Daat Kali Temple near Dehradun for Darshan and Pooja, followed by the official inauguration of the corridor at a public event in Dehradun. The corridor, equipped with an Advanced Traffic Management System, features 10 interchanges, three Railway Over Bridges, and four major bridges to ensure seamless high-speed travel. The project underscores a commitment to ecological sensitivity by incorporating wildlife protection measures to facilitate the movement of wild animals.
