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PM Launches Two New Delhi Metro Corridors

Representative Image NEW DELHI: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new corridors of the Delhi Metro and laid the foundation for three additional lines, enhancing direct connectivity to several key locations in the national capital. He also inaugurated projects worth ₹15,200 crore as part of the central government’s General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) redevelopment initiative. The total investment across all projects reaches approximately ₹33,500 crore. The corridors inaugurated include the Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur (Pink Line) corridor, spanning around 12.3 km, and the Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park (Magenta Line) corridor, approximately 9.9 km long. These corridors will serve areas such…

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Centre announces ₹33,500 crore Delhi infrastructure boost

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth approximately ₹33,500 crore in Delhi on Saturday. These projects include metro expansion, government housing redevelopment, and urban infrastructure improvements. Key initiatives involve residential and office infrastructure projects under the redevelopment of seven General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) colonies, as part of a modernisation programme for government housing in the national capital. As part of this initiative, over 2,700 newly constructed government flats and office infrastructures were inaugurated, with the foundation stone laid for more than 6,600 additional GPRA flats and commercial office towers under the…

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Delhi Approves Metro Phase V Following Centre’s Approval

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has made a significant advancement in metro expansion plans by approving Phase V(A) of the Delhi Metro project, which includes a critical corridor connecting to the Central Vista, after receiving the necessary clearance from the Centre. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the estimated cost of Phase V(A) is Rs 12,014.91 crore, which will bolster public transport infrastructure in the national capital, with the Delhi government contributing Rs 2,940.46 crore towards this cost. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting led by the Chief Minister, aimed at enhancing and modernizing the public transport system…

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Union Cabinet Approves Three New Delhi Metro Extensions

NEW DELHI: In a significant enhancement to Delhi’s infrastructure, the Union Cabinet approved three new Metro corridors on Wednesday. This includes a 9.91-km stretch from RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, connecting key locations such as Kartavya Bhavans, India Gate, Bharat Mandapam, and the National War Memorial in Lutyens’ Delhi. The new Central Vista corridor will provide direct access to office-goers and visitors, benefiting approximately 60,000 daily commuters and 200,000 visitors. This development aims to reduce pollution and reliance on fossil fuels, enhancing the overall quality of life, according to an official statement. The corridor will feature stations including RK Ashram…

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Delhi Metro Revives 2011 Plan: Dwarka-IFFCO Chowk Route Proposed

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…