GURUGRAM: Almost ten years after its proposal, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is revisiting plans to extend metro connectivity from Dwarka to Gurgaon.
The proposed extension aims to connect Yashobhoomi station in Dwarka Sector 25 on the Airport Express Line with IFFCO Chowk on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway.
If approved, this would enhance access for commuters traveling from Dwarka to significant employment hubs like Udyog Vihar, Cyber City, Hero Honda Chowk, Subhash Chowk, and various industrial and IT zones in Sector 44. This is particularly vital given the large volume of air passengers in Gurgaon.
Currently, there is no efficient public transport option for air travelers to reach the airport on time. Sources at Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited (HMRTC) confirmed that the proposal is under review. “The government is discussing this proposal, and a decision is pending,” stated a senior HMRTC official.
The DMRC’s updated proposal outlines a corridor of approximately 12km, starting from Yashobhoomi and passing through Bharthal, Bijwasan, Carterpuri, and Tau Devi Lal Park in Sector 23, ultimately reaching IFFCO Chowk. An interchange is planned at Sector 23 station, which is part of GMRL’s metro network connecting Millennium City Centre and Cyber City.
The specifics regarding the number of stations and the project’s total cost will emerge from the detailed project report (DPR). Linking Dwarka with IFFCO Chowk via metro isn’t a fresh concept. After the Haryana government commissioned a DPR from Sector 21 Dwarka to IFFCO Chowk in June 2009, DMRC submitted it in 2011 and later revised it in 2015. However, the project was put on hold due to its perceived non-viability.
As DMRC revitalizes the Dwarka Sector 25-IFFCO Chowk extension, HMRTC has hinted at another potential corridor—from Rezang La Chowk to Sector 21, Dwarka—with its DPR already approved by the state government.
Given that both routes overlap partially, the final decision will rest with the state government and the Union ministry. “The government must assess the feasibility and benefits of both routes before moving forward,” a source commented.
Should the Haryana government grant approval, DMRC will draft the DPR, detailing costs, ridership projections, and station plans. Only then can the project advance to funding and implementation stages. Local resident Sukhbir Singh, vice president of Palam Vihar RWA, remarked, “Our demand for direct connectivity with Delhi Metro has been long-standing. Several plans emerged, but little came to fruition. If DMRC’s plan materializes, it will transform commuting for thousands.”
