PM inaugurates first phase of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
| Date :13-Feb-2023 |
DAUSA,
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 246-km section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Dausa on Sunday. The Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot stretch is set to reduce the travel time between the national capital and Jaipur considerably.
The PM pressed the button of a remote to mark the foundation laying/inauguration of a total four projects, including the first phase of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, worth more than Rs 18,000 crore.
Modi said when the Government invests in highway projects, ports, railways, optical fibre, and opens medical colleges, it gives strength to traders, small shopkeepers and industries. “Investment on infrastructure attracts more investment.” Developed at a cost of more than Rs 12,150 crore, this first completed section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will provide a major boost to the economic development of the entire region.
Modi said the new section will reduce the travel time between Jaipur and Delhi to half. The PM said those who travel to Delhi for work can now come back to home in the evening after finishing their task. The PM said that rural ‘haats’ are being developed around the expressway where the local artisans can sell their article.
He said the expressway will benefit the Sariska National Park, Keoladeo National Park, Ranthambore National Park as well as cities such as Jaipur and Ajmer. Rajasthan is already known for its tourism sector and the attraction will increase further with the new infrastructure project, the Prime Minister said. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Union MoS V K Singh, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and other leaders were present on the stage during the function. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar addressed the programme through a video link. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar addressed the programme through a video link.