Panipat-Gorakhpur Expressway: Land Acquisition Begins for 133 Villages, Boosts Purvanchal

• Land acquisition to commence for the 747 km Panipat-Gorakhpur Expressway in 133 villages across Gorakhpur-Basti division.
• The NHAI project aims to strengthen road infrastructure and create new economic opportunities in Purvanchal.
• The expressway will connect Panipat (Haryana) to Gorakhpur (Eastern UP), passing through Siddharthnagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gorakhpur, and Kushinagar.
• Expected benefits include increased land prices, new commercial activities, reduced logistics costs, and a significant boost to tourism.
• DM Deepak Meena confirmed the alignment; a Land Acquisition Officer will be appointed soon, promising to transform Eastern UP's economy.

Why It Matters: Panipat-Gorakhpur Expressway's land acquisition starts, promising economic growth and development for 133 villages in Purvanchal.