The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to a Rs 12,015 crore project for extending Delhi Metro Phase V (A). This expansion will encompass 13 new stations spread across three fresh corridors, covering a distance of 16 kilometers. The project includes corridors from R.K Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.913 Kms), Aerocity to IGD Airport T-1 (2.263 kms), and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj (3.9 kms) under Delhi Metro’s Phase–V(A) initiative.
The funding for the Delhi Metro’s Phase – V(A) project, totaling 16.076 kms, will be sourced from the Government of India, Government of Delhi, and international funding agencies, as per an official statement. These new corridors aim to enhance connectivity within the national capital, benefiting around 60,000 office goers and 2 lakh visitors daily. The corridors are expected to contribute to reducing pollution and promoting ease of living by curbing the use of fossil fuels.
The Central Vista corridor, a part of this project, will connect all the Kartavya Bhawans, offering convenient access to office goers and visitors in the area. The extensions of the existing corridors will include 13 stations, with 10 underground and 3 elevated stations. The new sections will improve connectivity between various parts of Delhi, such as West, North, old Delhi, Central Delhi, and South Delhi, including areas like Tughlakabad, Saket, and Kalindi Kunj.
The expansion of the Phase–V(A) project will not only widen the Delhi Metro network in Central Delhi and around the Domestic Airport but also boost the economy. By extending the Magenta Line and Golden Line, the project aims to alleviate traffic congestion, thereby aiding in reducing pollution caused by vehicular emissions. The new stations on the RK Ashram Marg — Indraprastha section will include R.K Ashram Marg, Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Bhawan, India Gate, War Memorial – High Court, Baroda House, Bharat Mandapam, and Indraprastha.
