Delhi Metro Phase 5 A Approved: ₹12,000 Cr Expansion to Boost Connectivity

• Cabinet approves Delhi Metro Rail Project Phase 5 A, costing over ₹12,000 crore.
• Expansion will extend Delhi Metro network beyond 400 kilometers, as announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
• Phase 5 A includes 13 new stations (10 underground, 3 elevated) across three key routes.
• Routes connect Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, Aerocity to Airport Terminal-1, and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj.
• Project aims to reduce Delhi's pollution by preventing 33,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually and enhance city-wide connectivity.

Why It Matters: Delhi Metro's ₹12,015 crore Phase 5 A expansion promises enhanced connectivity and reduced pollution.