Prime Minister Modi inaugurates Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, marking a landmark moment in the development of Uttarakhand and the broader region. Speaking at the event in Dehradun, the Prime Minister extended greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu and Puthandu, noting that the inauguration coincides with a period of festive celebration across India.
Paying obeisance to the sacred land of Devbhoomi, the Prime Minister noted that the Char Dham Yatra, covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, is set to commence in the coming days, a moment awaited with deep devotion by millions across the country. He also offered prayers to Panch Badri, Panch Kedar, Panch Prayag and the revered deities of the region, including Maa Sankatla and Maa Daat Kali, whose temple he visited before the event. “The blessings of Maa Daat Kali have been a great strength in completing a project of this magnitude,” said PM Modi.
Marking the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Baba Saheb on behalf of the entire nation. Highlighting Ambedkar’s lifelong commitment to justice for the poor and the marginalised, he noted that the government’s policies over the past decade have sought to uphold constitutional values, from the abrogation of Article 370 to the elimination of Maoism and Naxalism in dozens of districts. “Uttarakhand has shown the way to the entire country by advancing the constitutional aspiration of a Uniform Civil Code,” affirmed PM Modi.
Reflecting on Uttarakhand’s journey as a state entering its twenty-sixth year, the Prime Minister recalled his earlier declaration that the third decade of this century would be Uttarakhand’s decade. He noted that with the current Government’s policies and the hard work of the people, the young state continues to add new dimensions to its development. “This expressway will give fresh momentum to Uttarakhand’s growth,” asserted shri Modi.
Detailing the transformative benefits of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, the Prime Minister highlighted the project’s multi-dimensional impact on the region. He noted that the expressway is set to significantly reduce travel time and costs for commuters, leading to substantial fuel savings and lower freight charges.With an investment of ₹12,000 crore already infused into construction, the project has emerged as a major employment engine, providing livelihoods to thousands of engineers, laborers, and transport workers. PM Modi emphasized that farmers and animal herders will also benefit as their produce reaches larger markets with greater speed. He observed that the corridor, which passes through Ghaziabad, Baghpat, Baraut, Shamli, and Saharanpur, is poised to revitalize these cities in Uttar Pradesh as well. “This is not just a road; it opens new avenues for trade, industry, warehousing, and logistics across the entire region,” asserted Shri Modi..(updatated on 14th April 26)
