New highway of Purvanchal’s progress: Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, which was once known for its slow growth speed and challenges of connectivity, is now changing rapidly. The central and state government’s ambitious expressway projects are becoming the main carriers of this change. In this episode, an important expressway originating from Dharmanagri Varanasi will not only change the picture of Purvanchal, but will also give a new flight to the economic and social progress of the entire region by connecting five states with a superfast road network.
Which is this game-changer expressway? (Reference of Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata Expressway)
The expressway that is being talked about is probably Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata Expressway (Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata Expressway) Or belongs to any important section. This expressway is a part of the Bharatmala project and its purpose is to revolutionize connectivity in eastern India. The expressway will start from Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) and pass through the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal to Kolkata, and thus indirectly pave the way for better connectivity for neighboring states like Odisha.
Gift of superfast connectivity to five states
This expressway will directly connect four states – Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal directly. Through this:
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Uttar Pradesh: Varanasi and the surrounding Purvanchal region will get direct and sharp connectivity from major industrial and commercial centers of eastern India.
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Bihar: Many backward areas of Bihar will be connected to the mainstream of development through this expressway. Connectivity from cities like Patna, Gaya will improve.
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Jharkhand: This expressway will prove to be a boon for industrial cities like Ranchi, Bokaro. Transport of mineral wealth will be ease.
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West Bengal: The movement of goods to Kolkata port will be faster and easy, which will boost trade.
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Indirect benefit (Odisha etc.): Due to being adjacent to West Bengal, states like Odisha will also get indirect benefits of this better network.
How will the entire Purvanchal get speed?
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The distance and time of the journey will decrease: The time taken to reach major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Ranchi will be reduced considerably.
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Promotion of industrial development: Better connectivity will make it easier to set up new industries, which will create employment opportunities.
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Better access to agricultural products: Farmers will be able to reach their produce easily and in a short time, which will give them better prices.
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Promotion of tourism: Access to religious and tourist places like Varanasi, Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Deoghar and Kolkata will be smooth.
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Development of logistic hub: Facilities like logistic park, warehouse and cold storage will be developed on the side of the expressway.
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Balance in regional development: This expressway will help bring backward areas to developed areas.
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Real estate bounce: Land prices will increase in areas around the expressway and the real estate sector will be boosted.
Challenges and the path ahead
Like any major infrastructure project, there may be challenges such as land acquisition, environmental approval and timely availability of money in the construction of this expressway. However, the government’s commitment and the use of modern technology can lead to these challenges.
