Cabinet Clears ₹12,015-Cr Delhi Metro Phase 5A: 13 New Stations, Central Vista Link

• Union Cabinet approves Delhi Metro Phase 5A project worth ₹12,015 crore, adding 16 km and 13 new stations.
• Three new corridors: R.K. Ashram Marg-Indraprastha, Aerocity-IGD Airport Terminal 1, and Tughlakabad-Kalindi Kunj.
• R.K. Ashram Marg-Indraprastha corridor to provide direct metro connectivity to Central Vista and Kartavya Bhawans.
• Project aims to ease congestion, reduce pollution, and boost connectivity across Delhi, including South Delhi and airport.
• Construction timeline is three years; Delhi Metro network to exceed 400 km upon completion.

Why It Matters: Delhi Metro Phase 5A approved, expanding network by 16 km with 13 new stations and Central Vista link.