New Delhi, April 14 (NationPress) – The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, participated virtually in the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor in Uttarakhand on Tuesday. She praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his commitment to enhancing infrastructure that benefits the National Capital, according to an official statement.

Following PM Modi's dedication of the corridor to the nation during an event in Dehradun, Chief Minister Gupta expressed her gratitude for his leadership in launching multiple projects that cater to the growing needs of Delhi.

Calling this moment special and significant, Gupta noted that the expressway, which was built at a cost of approximately Rs 12,000 crore, represents a major milestone in Delhi’s progress and infuses new energy into the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).

Accompanied by Cabinet Ministers and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, Gupta remarked that the transformation of Delhi under PM Modi’s guidance is evident in the swift expansion of its infrastructure.

She emphasized that projects worth nearly Rs 1.25 lakh crore are underway in the capital, led by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, fundamentally reshaping the urban landscape.

Highlighting the broader implications of the new expressway, Gupta affirmed that it serves not just as a road but as a crucial connection between Delhi’s modern infrastructure and the spiritual heritage of Uttarakhand, often known as ‘Devbhoomi’ (Land of the Gods).

“It represents a genuine blend of development and spirituality,” she stated.

The expressway is projected to cut travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from about 6-7 hours to just 2.5 hours, thereby providing relief to travelers and stimulating tourism and economic growth.

Gupta pointed out that India’s expressway and high-speed corridor network has expanded to over 3,000 km, while the national highway network has grown from around 51,000 km to nearly 1,46,000 km since 2014, illustrating the country’s rapid infrastructure development.

Referring to the strength of ‘double-engine governance’, she indicated that improved collaboration between the central and Delhi governments is propelling the city forward at an accelerated pace.

Several essential roads have been transferred to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for better maintenance and expedited upgrades.

Furthermore, she underlined the planned elevated road project along the Munak Canal, estimated at around Rs 5,000 crore, which is anticipated to enhance traffic flow and significantly alleviate congestion.