Delhi Metro Gets ₹12,015 Crore Cabinet Nod for Phase 4 Expansion

• Union Cabinet approves Delhi Metro Phase 4 expansion project costing ₹12,015 crore.
• The expansion covers 16 km, adding 13 new stations (10 underground, 3 elevated), with a 3-year completion target.
• Three new corridors include Aerocity to Airport Terminal 1, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj.
• Project aims to strengthen public transport, connect Kartavya Bhawan, and reduce 33,000 tons of CO2 annually.
• Delhi Metro network will exceed 400 km; nationwide metro lines increased 4x since 2014 to 1,090 km.

Why It Matters: Cabinet approves ₹12,015 crore Delhi Metro Phase 4 expansion, boosting connectivity and green transport.