Prime Minister Inaugurated Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor | 16 Apr 2026

Why in News? 

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting economic development in the region. 

Key Points 

• Inauguration: The corridor was inaugurated by Narendra Modi in Dehradun, marking an important milestone in infrastructure development in Uttarakhand. 
  • The project is a world-class expressway corridor designed to improve road connectivity between Delhi and Uttarakhand. 
• Impact: The project is expected to boost trade, industry, logistics and warehousing, creating new economic opportunities and employment in the region.  
• Investment: Around ₹12,000 crore has already been invested in the project, generating employment on a large scale. 
• Tourism Boost: Improved connectivity will make major tourist destinations such as Haridwar, Rishikesh and Mussoorie more accessible and support tourism, including the Char Dham Yatra circuit. 
• Environmental Protection: The project includes a nearly 12-km elevated wildlife corridor to ensure safe movement of animals such as elephants and protect forest ecosystems.