BAGHPAT
Trip Start
Dec 15, 2008
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Trip End
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Bagpat,
Northwest Territories,
India
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Hardly 40 kms from Delhi, Baghpat has potential because of its nearness to the Capital. It's also close to Tronica City. One more plus point in Baghpat's favour is linkage to the rail and road network. It is just two kms away from the Railway Station, 25 kms away from ISBT and 80 km away from IGI Airport.
Says Mahesh Pawar, CEO, Mahavir Hanuman Group, "We are among the first movers here. The UP Government has sanctioned the construction of a six-lane Eastern Peripheral Expressway This 135 km speedway will include Noida, Ghaziabad and Baghpat in its 86km. stretch. Also, the bridge over river Yamuna, connecting Tronica City to Delhi, is being widened to ease traffic congestion. The proposed 271 km long, eight-lane expressway on the banks of river Hindon, connecting Noida to Saharanpur, will save time and fuel both. Construction of the Signature Bridge over the River Yamuna will dramatically improve connectivity for commuters from North and West Delhi. To reduce the pressure of traffic on Delhi roads and to develop a rapid rail transport system, a railway corridor is being developed all around Delhi. Further to this, the Metro is expected to reach Delhi Extn. NCR Baghpat in two to three phases," says Pawar.
"The Uttar Pradesh government is completely revamping the area. It is strengthening its infrastructure. There's impetus on development of infrastructure components like road and rail network, electric and water supply sewerage and, drainage. The Baghpat Development Authority has also been set up," adds Pawar.
While touring the area, we found: The approach road to Baghpat is full of potholes. The town in itself is like a village.
Sources here say there is no clear line of implementation though everything is on paper. For future investments? Can develop in time, but will require quite a few years. Connectivity: The local trains go from Delhi to Baghpat.
Courtesy:- HT dtd:- 11th Oct. 2008
