Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for unveiling projects valued at over Rs 18,000 crore for the people of Delhi on International Women’s Day. The projects include the inauguration of two new Delhi Metro corridors and the laying of the foundation stone for three additional corridors under Phase V(A), aimed at enhancing connectivity and improving travel convenience for residents.
During the event, CM Gupta welcomed the Prime Minister, emphasizing the significance of his gesture towards the people of Delhi, especially women, on the occasion of International Women’s Day. She highlighted the importance of modern public transport for all citizens, particularly for women as a safe and efficient mode of travel.
The two newly inaugurated Metro corridors, spanning Majlis Park to Maujpur–Babarpur and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk, will facilitate easier travel for numerous individuals across Delhi. Notably, areas like Wazirabad, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar, and Karawal Nagar in Trans-Yamuna will now have Metro connectivity for the first time.
Chief Minister Gupta emphasized that the foundation stone laying for the three new Metro corridors will further boost Delhi’s connectivity and development. She also highlighted the commencement of trial operations on the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway as a significant milestone for the capital.
