The projects aim to reduce logistics costs.

PM Modi Inaugurates 2 major National Highway projects in Delhi Latest News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two major National Highway projects, the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), worth a combined cost of nearly Rs 11,000 crore, on Sunday (17 August).

The projects aim to reduce logistics costs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome by supporters ahead of the inauguration of two major National Highway projects, followed by felicitation by Union Road Transport & Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari at the ceremony.

He was also felicitated by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini at the inauguration ceremony of the projects. Prime Minister held a road show at the Mundka-Bakkarwala village toll plaza ahead of the inauguration.

The projects have been developed under the Government’s comprehensive plan to decongest the capital, with the objective of improving connectivity, cutting travel time, and reducing traffic in Delhi and its surrounding areas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the gathering at the inauguration, said, “The expressway is named after Dwarka, the event is being held in Rohini, and the atmosphere is filled with the joy of Janmashtami. I too belong to the land of Dwarka, and today the entire environment has become truly 'Krishnamayi'.”

He said Delhi must be developed as a model of progress of a rising and developed India, as it is the Nation’s Capital, and that the world’s first glance falls on the nation’s capital.

He said, “When the world looks at India, their first glance falls on the nation’s capital, Delhi. That is why we must develop Delhi as a model of progress where everyone feels it represents a rising and developed India.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the projects inaugurated today will “increase the convenience of the people of the entire NCR of Delhi, Gurugram.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Urban Extension Road will help Delhi with the garbage issue. He said, "Lakhs of tons of garbage have been used in building the Urban Extension Road. By reducing the mountains of garbage, the waste material has been used in building the road, and it has been done in a scientific way. Bhalswa landfill is located nearby. We all know how many problems there are for the families living around here. Our government is engaged in freeing the people of Delhi from every such problem..."

Prime Minister Modi said the Delhi government is 'continuously engaged' in cleaning of Yamuna river and that 16 lakh metric tons of silt have been removed from the river under the leadership of Delhi CM already.                                   

“I have been informed that 16 lakh metric tons of silt have been removed from the Yamuna in this period. Not only that, in a very short time, 650 DEVI electric buses have been started in Delhi. In the future, these electric buses will surpass the figure of around 2,000. This further strengthens the mantra of Green Delhi - Clean Delhi,” PM added. 

PM Modi accused the previous government in the National Capital of pushing Delhi into a ‘deep pit,’ adding that it would take time for the progress that the current government is making in the National Capital to become visible.

“First, much effort will be spent just filling that pit, and only after that will progress become visible. But I am confident that the team you have chosen in Delhi will work hard and pull the city out of the problems it has been suffering for decades..." PM Modi said.

He said the road commute has become better between Delhi-NCR in the past 11 years. NDA under the leadership of PM Modi came into power at the centre in 2014.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta speaking at the ceremony, praised PM Modi, saying, “You are the strength that has risen above politics and placed the nation's interest above all."

Union Road Transport & Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari said that 50% of the traffic issues of Delhi and NCR will be reduced by the projects, inaugurated today.

He said, "... With both these projects, the people of Delhi NCR will get great relief from traffic jams. If I say that the problem of 50% traffic jam in Delhi will be reduced due to these highways, I think it will not be surprising. We have connected these projects to different places in Delhi.”

Nitin Gadkari added, “The roadmap given by the Prime Minister aims to reduce the logistics cost. The logistics cost of our country is 14-16%... I want to assure the Prime Minister and all of you that before the end of 2026, the logistics cost of our country will come in the single digits, which will be very important for our exports..."

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini also addressed the gathering. He called the day a “historic and memorable day” for Haryana as well as the entire North India.

“This day will be recorded as a golden chapter in the history of Haryana's and especially NCR's development. Today, six road projects worth Rs 11,000 crore are being inaugurated in Delhi and Haryana at the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I thank him for these projects, “ he added.

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