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- By Shibra Siddiqui
- Mon, 05 May 2025 12:46 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Metro Cargo Service: Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, proposed the incorporation of cargo compartments in the Delhi Metro to boost urban business efficiency. Speaking at the 31st Foundation Day of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation at Bharat Mandapam, the union minister said that adding separate compartments in Delhi Metro will enable small businessmen, vendors, and hawkers to seamlessly transport their goods across the city.
The step will alleviate the goods transport struggle and save time, decrease energy consumption, and enhance business efficiency for the urban working class. Khattar added that the Delhi Metro plays a vital role in the lives of common people, making commutes easy, convenient and time-efficient.
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The union minister added the need to shift focus to green and renewable energy solutions in metro operations, aligning with the nation’s sustainable development goals.
Talking about the expansion of metro projects across the country, Khattar added that metro systems will be the lifeline of every city in India, and their continued expansion and modernisation are key to building smart, inclusive, and future-ready urban centres.
The annual award ceremony of the Delhi Rail Corporation also took place during the event. Several awards were presented to individuals and teams for their contributions to the Delhi Metro operation.
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Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, also congratulated the DMRC for its service to the people of Delhi.
“The place that Delhi Metro has made in the hearts of the people, it is indeed nothing less than the lifeline. There is a 'feel good factor' when a passenger enters the Delhi Metro. They keep it clean, and they follow the rules as well. There has been a behavioural change," she said during her address.