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| Inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor | | |  DEHRADUN, Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 210-km-long Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor at a grand ceremony held at Jaswant Singh Army Ground, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun. On the occasion, he emphasized that a balanced integration of progress, nature, and culture is crucial for building a developed India. The Prime Minister dedicated this significant infrastructure project to the nation by pressing a remote button, stating that it will open new avenues of connectivity and economic growth for Uttarakhand and the entire northern region.
Prior to the event, the Prime Minister participated in a 12-kilometer-long roadshow and offered prayers at Datkali Temple, seeking blessings of the Devbhoomi. Beginning his address, he extended greetings to the nation on the occasions of Baisakhi and Bihu and referred to the upcoming Char Dham Yatra. He highlighted that the new corridor will greatly benefit pilgrims by reducing travel time and improving accessibility.
The Prime Minister noted that Uttarakhand has entered its 26th year of formation and described the project as a milestone in the state's development journey. Recalling his earlier statement that "the third decade of the 21st century will belong to Uttarakhand," he expressed satisfaction that the state is steadily progressing in that direction, driven by coordinated efforts of the double-engine government and the hard work of its people.
Paying tribute to the architect of the Indian Constitution, B. R. Ambedkar, on his birth anniversary, the Prime Minister stated that the government's decisions over the past decade have strengthened constitutional values. He termed Uttarakhand's implementation of the Uniform Civil Code as a historic step that has shown a new path to the nation. He emphasized that true nation-building lies in ensuring social justice by integrating the poor, deprived, and marginalized sections into the mainstream through balanced development and modern infrastructure.
Describing infrastructure as the "lifeline" or "destiny lines" of the nation, the Prime Minister said that unprecedented investments have been made in the past decade. |
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