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Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor inaugurated

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor inaugurated (GS3 · Infrastructure, 14 April 2026)

What happened

  • The PM inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, which includes an elevated wildlife corridor so animals can move freely [PIB].

Background

  • The elevated section passes near Rajaji National Park.

Why it matters

  • An elevated section that lets animals pass below is what green highway design looks like.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways; investment models

  1. As per PIB (2026-04-14): the PM inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, which includes an elevated wildlife corridor so animals can move freely.
  2. An elevated section that lets animals pass below is what green highway design looks like.
Quotable data point

The PM inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, which includes an elevated wildlife corridor so animals can move freely.

PIB: PMO: Delhi–Dehradun corridor, 14 Apr 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: Rajaji NP.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Corridor connects Delhi with

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Special feature

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Protected area nearby

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

Go deeper

ExplainerInfrastructure in India: Importance, Financing, PPP Models, National Infrastructure Pipeline and PM Gati Shakti (UPSC Notes + PYQs)

Official source: PIB: PMO: Delhi–Dehradun corridor, 14 Apr 2026

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