Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched major infrastructure projects worth over Rs 18,000 crore for Delhi, including the inauguration of two Delhi Metro corridors and the foundation stone for three new corridors under Phase V(A).
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, stating that the projects will significantly improve connectivity, safety and convenience for lakhs of residents, particularly women. She highlighted that the Delhi Government, guided by the Prime Minister’s vision of hard work, honesty and Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, has undertaken several initiatives in areas such as public transport, welfare schemes, digital governance, education, women’s empowerment and urban infrastructure.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated two new Delhi Metro corridors and laid the foundation stone for three new corridors under Phase V(A). The projects dedicated to Delhi are worth over ₹18,000 crore and will strengthen public transport connectivity in the capital. The two inaugurated Metro corridors include:
- Majlis Park to Maujpur–Babarpur (approx 12 km)
- Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk (approx 9 km)
These corridors will improve travel for lakhs of residents and provide Metro connectivity for the first time to several Trans-Yamuna areas, including Wazirabad, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar and Karawal Nagar.
The foundation stone for three additional Metro corridors was also laid to further expand Delhi’s Metro network. Trial operations of the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway were also described as another significant development for Delhi.
The Chief Minister stated that the Delhi Government has completed one year in office and has worked with dedication and honesty following the Prime Minister’s governance mantra. Key priority areas of the Delhi Government include:
- Ayushman Bharat implementation
- Cleaning of the Yamuna
- Addressing landfill mountains
- 70 Atal Canteens have been launched in Delhi, providing affordable meals to the poor, dependents and labourers.
- Around 70,000 people receive meals daily through these canteens.
- With support from the Central Government, steps are being taken to address pollution and waterlogging in Delhi.
- After nearly 50 years, a new drainage master plan has been prepared to address waterlogging and pollution issues.
- Under the Ladli Scheme, nearly Rs 200 crore has been disbursed to around 70,000 girls, clearing long-pending payments that had earlier remained unclaimed.