The inauguration of the Ganga Expressway by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will significantly strengthen connectivity between eastern Uttar Pradesh and the western parts of the state, while giving a major push to the region's economy, said S K Agarwal, former president of the Chamber of Industries.
Enhanced Connectivity and Economic Growth
Agarwal noted that with Gorakhpur emerging as an industrial hub in recent years, the new corridor will facilitate faster movement of finished goods to the National Capital Region (NCR) and western UP. "The state already has strong infrastructure with the Purvanchal Expressway and the Gorakhpur Link Expressway. The Ganga Expressway will further enhance connectivity and provide a major boost to trade and industry," he stated.
Streamlined Supply Chains
Improved connectivity is expected to streamline supply chains, benefiting both agriculture and industrial sectors. Goods from Gorakhpur and eastern UP can now be transported to NCR and western districts via Lucknow or Raebareli in much less time, with an estimated up to 50% reduction in transit time. The region already supplies garments, textiles, and agricultural produce to cities like Noida and Ghaziabad.
Integrated Expressway Network
Officials said that a proposed link from Prayagraj will connect the corridor directly to the Purvanchal Expressway, while an interchange near Unnao links it with the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, making travel to Delhi and Noida more seamless.
