Pilibhit to Connect Gorakhpur-Shamli Expressway, Boosting Connectivity

• Pilibhit district will be connected by the new Gorakhpur-Shamli Expressway, enhancing travel to Purvanchal and Western UP.
• The expressway route will pass through 41 villages in Pilibhit, specifically in Bisalpur (39 villages) and Sadar (2 villages) tehsils.
• District Magistrate Gyanendra Singh has appointed City Magistrate Vijay Vardhan Tomar as Nodal Officer to expedite project preparations.
• Scrutiny of village land maps and documents is underway following the central government's notification.
• The expressway will extend connectivity to Panipat in Haryana and further to Punjab, making travel to Delhi and Punjab easier for Pilibhit residents and tourists visiting Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.

Why It Matters: Pilibhit's connectivity will significantly improve with the new Gorakhpur-Shamli Expressway, benefiting residents and tourism.