Maharashtra Enhances Safety for Warkari Pilgrims with Dedicated Lanes
Safer pilgrimage, dedicated lanes for warkaris in Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari
The Economic Times
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced significant safety improvements for the annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur, Maharashtra, including dedicated lanes for pedestrians and the completion of key road sections. The project, which involves substantial financial investment, aims to ensure a safer journey for the lakhs of warkaris participating in the pilgrimage.
- 01Dedicated 3.5-metre wide lanes will separate warkaris from vehicular traffic.
- 0280% of the Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Marg project is complete, costing ₹7,625 crore (approximately $920 million USD).
- 03Environmental initiatives include the creation of 46 lakes and planting 40,000 trees.
- 04The Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Marg is also nearing completion with a ₹4,416 crore (approximately $530 million USD) investment.
- 05Innovative construction technologies are being utilized for durability and environmental sustainability.
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced advancements in safety for the annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur, Maharashtra, stating that nearly 80% of the Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Marg, spanning 234 km, has been completed at a cost of ₹7,625 crore (approximately $920 million USD). A dedicated 3.5-metre wide lane will ensure the safety of the lakhs of warkaris, or devotees, participating in the pilgrimage. Gadkari highlighted that the remaining sections of the route will be finished within the next four to six months. Additionally, the 130-km Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Marg, with an investment of ₹4,416 crore (approximately $530 million USD), is also nearing completion. The minister emphasized environmental efforts, including the creation of 46 lakes and the planting of 40,000 trees along the route. New infrastructure projects, such as a 2-km flyover for Jejuri and the 48-km Tembhurni-Pandharpur section of NH-561A, have also been announced to improve traffic management and safety in the temple town.
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These infrastructure improvements will enhance the safety and experience of lakhs of warkaris during their pilgrimage, while also contributing to environmental sustainability.
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