In a landmark move for urban development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday dedicate and kick off projects valued at ₹33,500 crore in Delhi, focusing heavily on metro enhancements. The Chief Minister’s office confirmed the details, highlighting the event’s significance for the city’s residents.
Preparations reached fever pitch as CM Rekha Gupta reviewed arrangements on Saturday. The spotlight falls on Delhi Metro’s expansions: the Pink Line’s Majlis Park to Maujpur-Babarpur corridor and the Magenta Line’s Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park stretch. These additions will bridge critical gaps in the network, slashing travel times dramatically.
Further, Phase 5A inaugurations include the 9.9-km underground Central Vista Corridor from R.K. Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, featuring nine stations. Golden Line extensions—to Aerocity-IGI Terminal 1 and Tughlakabad-Kalindi Kunj—will streamline airport access and southern connectivity.
Detailing the Pink Line upgrade, CM Gupta noted the 12.3-km Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur segment with eight elevated stations integrates into the Shiv Vihar line, extending it to 71.56 km and creating India’s pioneering ring metro circuit.
Gupta’s Friday inspection and her vibrant social media post reflect the city’s jubilant mood. ‘Delhi stands ready with enthusiasm and pride to welcome the world’s most popular leader,’ she posted. This infusion of infrastructure promises economic growth, reduced emissions, and a greener, faster-moving capital.