Delhi Metro Expands: 3 New Routes Approved, 2 Lakh Beneficiaries, ₹12,015 Cr Project

• Union Cabinet approves three new Delhi Metro routes under Phase 5(A), extending network by 16 km with 13 new stations.
• Project cost is ₹12,015 crore, set to benefit 2 lakh daily commuters, including 60,000 government employees.
• New corridors include Aerocity to IGI Airport Terminal 1, Kalindi Kunj to Tughlakabad, and Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha.
• Construction to be completed in three years, expanding Delhi Metro network beyond 400 km.
• Aims to reduce traffic congestion and cut CO2 emissions by approximately 33,000 tons.

Why It Matters: Delhi Metro's ₹12,015 Cr expansion adds 3 new routes, benefiting 2 lakh daily commuters and reducing pollution.