- PM Modi inaugurates ₹11,000 crore highway projects in Delhi (Dwarka Expressway & UER-II).
- Projects aim to decongest Delhi, reduce travel time, and improve connectivity.
- Next-Gen GST reforms to be introduced by Diwali 2025.
- Green Delhi push with 2,000+ electric buses planned.
- Strong pitch for “Vocal for Local” and Made in India products.
- Use of landfill waste in road construction shows sustainable development.
- Delhi set to emerge as a world-class capital with modern infrastructure.
Source: PIB Press Release
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated two landmark National Highway projects worth nearly ₹11,000 crore in Rohini, Delhi. These include the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), aimed at decongesting the capital and boosting connectivity across the NCR.
Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister linked the inauguration with the spirit of Janmashtami, noting the symbolic connection between Dwarka and Rohini. He stressed that Delhi must emerge as a model of growth, reflecting the aspirations of a developing India.
Key Highlights from PM Modi’s Address
| Theme | PM Modi’s Statement | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Living | “The constant endeavour is to ease people’s lives, a goal that guides every policy and every decision.” | Better infrastructure, faster travel, more convenience for citizens. |
| Good Governance | “For us, reform means the expansion of good governance.” | Transparent jobs, pucca homes, improved urban services. |
| Next-Gen GST | “This Diwali, citizens will receive a double bonus through GST reform.” | Simpler tax system, revised rates, benefits for middle-class & businesses. |
| Cultural Inspiration | “To make India stronger, we must take inspiration from Chakradhari Mohan (Shri Krishna) and to make India self-reliant, follow Charkhadhari Mohan (Mahatma Gandhi).” | Reinforces “Vocal for Local” and self-reliance. |
| Green Delhi | 650 EV buses already launched; fleet soon to cross 2,000. | Push for clean energy, eco-friendly transport. |
Infrastructure Boost
- Dwarka Expressway (Delhi section, 10.1 km)
- Cost: ₹5,360 crore
- Links Yashobhoomi, DMRC Blue & Orange Lines, upcoming Bijwasan railway station, Dwarka Bus Depot.
- Divided into two packages:
- Package I: 5.9 km (Shiv Murti to Dwarka Sector-21 RUB)
- Package II: 4.2 km (Dwarka Sector-21 to Delhi-Haryana border)
- Haryana section (19 km) inaugurated in March 2024.
- Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II, Alipur to Dichaon Kalan)
- Cost: ₹5,580 crore
- Includes new links to Bahadurgarh & Sonipat.
- Will ease traffic at Mukarba Chowk, Dhaula Kuan, NH-09, and reduce congestion on Inner & Outer Ring Roads.
- Enhances goods movement and industrial connectivity.
Delhi’s Transformation
PM Modi highlighted:
- Use of waste materials from landfills like Bhalswa in road construction.
- 16 lakh MT silt removed from Yamuna River.
- Pucca homes provided to slum dwellers.
- Khadi sales increased 7-fold in a decade.
- Mobile manufacturing shift: From imports to producing & exporting 30–35 crore phones annually.
- UPI growth: Now the world’s largest real-time digital payment system.
- Air travel expansion: Flights from Hindon Airport; Noida Airport nearing completion.
Reforms & Future Vision
- Next-Gen GST reforms to simplify taxation, benefiting households and businesses.
- Gati Shakti platform with 1,600 data layers and a dedicated university to fast-track infrastructure.
- Repeal of regressive laws, including outdated rules that penalized sanitation workers.
- Appeal for Vocal for Local: urging citizens and shopkeepers to choose and sell Made in India products.
PM Modi’s Closing Note
“Delhi is emerging as a capital that bridges India’s glorious past with its promising future,” said the PM, citing the new Parliament, Kartavya Bhavan, Kartavya Path, and modern venues like Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi as symbols of India’s rise.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Delhi Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini were present at the event.
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