NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore in Delhi on Sunday, just days ahead of the announcement of the Delhi Assembly elections.
Among the projects unveiled was the Delhi section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the 13 km stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, extending from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar. This Rs 4,600 crore project will drastically reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut, making the journey possible in under an hour.
The new stretch is now operational, and the PM also took a ride on the Namo Bharat train from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar RRTS station.
In addition to this, PM Modi inaugurated a 2.8 km stretch of the Delhi Metro Phase-IV, connecting Janakpuri and Krishna Park. Valued at approximately Rs 1,200 crore, this marks the first stretch of Delhi Metro Phase-IV to be launched.
Key areas in West Delhi, including Krishna Park, parts of Vikaspuri, and Janakpuri, will benefit from this new connectivity. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the 26.5 km Rithala-Kundli section of Delhi Metro Phase-IV, estimated at Rs 6,230 crore.
This new corridor will link Rithala in Delhi to Nathupur (Kundli) in Haryana, enhancing connectivity for regions like Rohini, Bawana, Narela, and Kundli. The extended Red Line will provide seamless travel across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
In addition to transportation infrastructure, PM Modi laid the foundation for a state-of-the-art building for the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Rohini, with an investment of around Rs 185 crore.
The new facility will feature an administrative block, OPD and IPD blocks, and a dedicated treatment block, ensuring a comprehensive healthcare and research environment.
Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister expressed that Delhi-NCR had received a significant boost in urban mobility, with the Namo Bharat train offering a transformative shift in traffic dynamics on the Delhi-Meerut route.
Recalling his interaction with several young passengers during his train ride, Modi highlighted their enthusiasm and optimism for the future. He said that India’s metro network now spans over 1,000 kilometres.