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PM Modi Inaugurates 594‑km Ganga Expressway, Calls It New Lifeline of Development
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🗓 26 Aug 2026, 04:48 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the 594‑kilometre Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, describing it as a new lifeline for the state's development. The expressway is expected to boost connectivity and economic growth along the Ganga corridor.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594‑kilometre Ganga Expressway on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure development. The expressway, which stretches from the eastern to the western parts of the state, aims to improve connectivity between major cities and industrial hubs.
During the ceremony, Modi highlighted the project’s role in fostering economic growth, reducing travel time, and creating employment opportunities. He also emphasized that the expressway would serve as a vital artery for trade and tourism along the Ganga basin.
The project, completed after several years of construction, is expected to attract investment in logistics, manufacturing, and real estate. Officials anticipate that the expressway will streamline freight movement and enhance safety for commuters.
The inauguration was attended by state officials, industry leaders, and local dignitaries, all of whom praised the government's commitment to infrastructure development.
During the ceremony, Modi highlighted the project’s role in fostering economic growth, reducing travel time, and creating employment opportunities. He also emphasized that the expressway would serve as a vital artery for trade and tourism along the Ganga basin.
The project, completed after several years of construction, is expected to attract investment in logistics, manufacturing, and real estate. Officials anticipate that the expressway will streamline freight movement and enhance safety for commuters.
The inauguration was attended by state officials, industry leaders, and local dignitaries, all of whom praised the government's commitment to infrastructure development.