Rithala-Kundli Corridor:  The 26.463-kilometre Rithala-Kundli corridor of the Delhi Metro's Phase-IV project, which would improve the connection between the nation's capital and neighbouring Haryana, was given approval by the Union Cabinet on Friday.

There will be 21 stops over the whole line, all of which will be elevated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a Cabinet meeting where the decision was made.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated at a press conference that the project is expected to be finished four years after it is approved. Delhi Metro will rank among the top three metro networks globally with this extension, he continued.

This route would improve connectivity in the northwest areas of Delhi, including Narela, Bawana, and portions of Rohini. It will be an expansion of the existing Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)-Rithala (Red route) corridor.

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The government said in a statement that the project will cost Rs 6,230 crore to complete.

Rithala, Rohini Sector 25, Rohini Sector 26, Rohini Sector 31, Rohini Sector 32, Rohini Sector 36, Barwala, Rohini Sector 35, Rohini Sector 34, Bawana Industrial Area – 1 Sector 3,4, Bawana Industrial Area – 1 Sector 1,2, Bawana JJ Colony, Sanoth, New Sanoth, Depot Station, Bhorgarh village, Anaj Mandi Narela, Narela DDA Sports Complex, Narela, Narela Sector 5, Kundli, and Nathpur are the stations connected to this corridor.

The corridor would mark Delhi Metro's fourth extension into Haryana. The Delhi Metro now connects Gurugram, Ballabhgarh, and Bahadurgarh in Haryana.

According to the announcement, Phase-IV (three priority routes) work is underway, which will cover 65.202 kilometres and include 45 stops. More than 56% of the construction has already been completed, according to the report.