Dehradun, April 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uttarakhand on Tuesday, where he offered prayers at the Jai Maa Dat Kali Temple in Dehradun. His visit was in connection with the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor.
During his visit, children dressed in traditional attire welcomed PM Modi, reciting the Durga Devi Stotram. He also interacted with other devotees present at the temple.
Earlier, the Prime Minister inspected the wildlife corridor on the elevated section of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor in Saharanpur.
Accompanying him were Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak.
An exhibition showcasing the construction process of the wildlife corridor was presented, and officials briefed the Prime Minister on the project.
PM Modi also conducted a roadshow alongside the wildlife corridor. A large crowd gathered along the roadside, eager to catch a glimpse of him as he waved back at them.
People waved the national flag and chanted slogans like “Modi, Modi,” “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and “Jai Shri Ram,” showering him with flowers. Many donned traditional attire and performed folk dances. Following this, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor at a public event in Dehradun and address the gathering.
The 213-kilometer-long, six-lane, access-controlled Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor has been developed at a cost exceeding ₹12,000 crores. This corridor will significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from six hours to approximately two and a half hours.
The project includes 10 interchanges, three railway overbridges, four major bridges, and 12 wayside facilities, ensuring high-speed connectivity.
An Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) has also been implemented in the corridor, providing a safer and more efficient travel experience for passengers.
Designed with environmental sensitivity and rich biodiversity in mind, the corridor aims to minimize human-wildlife conflict. Special provisions have been made to ensure the seamless movement of wildlife, including a 12-kilometer elevated wildlife corridor, one of the longest in Asia.
Additionally, the project features eight animal passes, two elephant underpasses measuring 200 meters each, and a 370-meter-long tunnel near the Dat Kali Temple.
The Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening regional economic development by enhancing connectivity between major tourism and economic centers, opening new avenues for trade and growth.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, this project reflects PM Modi’s vision of integrating high-speed connectivity, environmental sustainability, and improved living standards for citizens.
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