Major Benefits of the Poorvanchal Expressway Project:

1. Boost to Economic Growth: The 341 km long expressway connects Lucknow with eastern Uttar Pradesh, significantly enhancing trade and commerce. It has reduced travel time, fostering industrial development in regions like Azamgarh, Ghazipur, and Mau.
2. Improved Connectivity: It provides seamless connectivity between rural and urban areas and links with major highways such as the Delhi-Kolkata Highway. This enhances accessibility to ports and airports.
3. Employment Generation: The project has created direct and indirect employment opportunities, particularly in construction and related sectors. For instance, thousands of jobs were generated during the expressway’s construction.
4. Strategic Importance: The expressway has defense significance as it can be used for emergency airstrips by the Indian Air Force.
5. Regional Development: It is expected to reduce migration from eastern UP by promoting local development, improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure in backward areas.

Inaugurated in 2021, this project is a game changer for Poorvanchal’s development.