Modi calls for better planning in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated to the nation Rs.920 crore Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor Project, comprising of main tunnel and five underpasses.
Addressing a gathering at the dedication ceremony on 19 June 2022, the Prime Minister said, “Modern infrastructure developed by the Central Government is changing the picture of Delhi and Making it modern.”
The Integrated Transit Corridor project is an integral part of Pragati Maidan Redevelopment Project.
Citing examples of mega developments in the country, Modi pointed out that Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, Delhi-Amritsar Expressway, Delhi-Chandigarh Expressway and Delhi-Jaipur Expressway are making Delhi one of the best connected capitals of the world.
He listed Delhi Meerut Rapid rail system an example of indigenous technology.
“It is necessary to expand the scope of metro cities and work with better planning in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities.”
He also highlighted prioritized implementation of CNG based mobility and the infrastructure of electric mobility.
The Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor is to provide hassle free and smooth access to the new world class exhibition and convention centre being developed at ther sprawling site.
The six-lane divided Tunnel has multiple purposes, including access to the huge basement parking of Pragati Maidan.
A unique component of the Tunnel is that two cross tunnels below the main tunnel road have been constructed in order to facilitate movement of the traffic from either side of the parking lot.
It is equipped with the latest global standard facilities for smooth movement of traffic such as smart fire management, modern ventilation and automated drainage, digitally controlled CCTV and Public Announcement system inside the Tunnel.
Ministers Piyush Goyal, Hardeep Singh Puri, Som Prakash, Anupriya Patel and Kaushal Kishore were among those present at the project dedication. fiinews.com
