PM Modi inaugurates Ganga Expressway, army ships will be able to land here in emergency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much awaited Ganga Expressway on Wednesday (April 29). During this time CM of UP Yogi Adityanath Apart from this, many ministers were present. This expressway is a 594 km long high speed corridor from Meerut to Prayagraj. This expressway will prove to be a game changer in terms of connectivity of the state as well as industrial investment, agricultural marketing, logistics and regional balance.

Ease of doing business will get strengthened
This expressway, directly connecting Western Uttar Pradesh to Purvanchal, will not only give impetus to the economy of the state but will also strengthen the ‘Ease of Doing Business’. After inaugurating the Ganga Expressway, PM Modi also visited the exhibition of UPEDA. Let us tell you that the expressway flagged off by PM Modi today connects 12 important districts like Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh and Prayagraj.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh

The Ganga Expressway in Hardoi district. The Ganga Expressway is a 594-kilometre-long, 6-lane (expandable to 8 lanes), access-controlled greenfield high-speed corridor, built… pic.twitter.com/aU1KpcqMgD

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With the commencement of this high-speed route, there will be a major reduction in travel time between these areas. Where earlier it used to take several hours to travel long distances, now this journey will become fast, safe and convenient. Industries and traders will get direct benefits due to reduction in the cost of transportation of goods, which will provide new energy to the economy of the state.

Ganga Expressway built on PPP model
Let us tell you that Ganga Expressway has been developed on PPP (DBFOT) model, which is an example of public-private partnership. It is currently designed with 6 lanes, but considering future needs, it has been made expandable to 8 lanes. With a design speed of 120 km per hour, this expressway will ensure fast and smooth traffic. High quality construction, wide right of way and strong safety features make it one of the most modern expressways in the country.

3.2 kilometer long airstrip
A special feature of this expressway is the approximately 3.2 kilometer long airstrip built near Shahjahanpur, where Air Force aircraft can land in case of emergency. Apart from this, arrangements for Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), CCTV surveillance, emergency call box, ambulance and patrolling have been made on the entire route. Modern equipment has been installed to ensure the speed and safety of the vehicles, which will provide a safe and comfortable travel experience to the passengers.

The biggest strength of this project is the Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Clusters (IMLC) being developed along the Ganga Expressway. Manufacturing units, warehouse, cold storage, food processing and logistics hubs will be established in these clusters. The facilities provided by the government like capital subsidy, SGST reimbursement, stamp duty exemption, power incentive and yellow top-up are attracting investors. This will bring large scale industrial investment in the state and lakhs of youth will get employment opportunities.

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Interconnected Expressway Network in UP
Ganga Expressway has been connected to other major expressways of the state (Purvanchal, Agra-LucknowBundelkhand and Gorakhpur link). This will create an interconnected expressway network in Uttar Pradesh, which will be the largest in the country. Better connectivity will not only ease the movement of people, but will also make freight transportation faster and cheaper, which will give a new impetus to the logistics sector.

Agro-based industries, markets, cold storage and warehouses will be developed on both sides of the expressway. With this, farmers will get a better market for their produce and they will get a fair price. Along with this, industrial activities will increase in backward areas.

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