DEHRADUN, April 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 210-km-long Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor at a grand ceremony held at Jaswant Singh Army Ground, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun. On the occasion, he emphasized that a balanced integration of progress, nature, and culture is crucial for building a developed India. The Prime Minister dedicated this significant infrastructure project to the nation by pressing a remote button, stating that it will open new avenues of connectivity and economic growth for Uttarakhand and the entire northern region.

Prior to the event, the Prime Minister participated in a 12-kilometer-long roadshow and offered prayers at Datkali Temple, seeking blessings of the Devbhoomi. Beginning his address, he...