**Executive Summary**
The Union Cabinet has approved three new corridors as part of the Delhi Metro's Phase V (A) project to enhance connectivity within the national capital. These corridors, totaling 16.076 kms, include extensions from R.K Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, Aerocity to IGD Airport T-1, and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj. The total project cost is Rs.12014.91 crore, with funding from the Government of India, Government of Delhi, and international funding agencies. The project aims to reduce pollution, congestion, and improve the ease of living. Completion for Phase-IV is expected by December 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Approval:**
* The Union Cabinet approved the Delhi Metro's Phase V (A) project.
* The project cost is Rs.12014.91 crore.
* Funding will come from the Government of India, the Government of Delhi, and international funding agencies.
* **New Corridors:**
* R.K Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.913 kms).
* Aerocity to IGD Airport T-1 (2.263 kms).
* Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj (3.9 kms).
* The Central Vista corridor will provide connectivity to all the Kartavya Bhawans
* **Project Scope and Impact:**
* The extensions will comprise of 13 stations, with 10 underground and 3 elevated.
* Corridors improve connectivity between West, North, Old and South Delhi and the domestic Airport Terminal-1.
* The project is expected to boost the economy and reduce congestion and pollution.
* **Station Locations:**
* R.K Ashram Marg - Indraprastha section: R.K Ashram Marg, Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Bhawan, India Gate, War Memorial - High Court, Baroda House, Bharat Mandapam, and Indraprastha.
* Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj section: Sarita Vihar Depot, Madanpur Khadar, and Kalindi Kunj.
* Aerocity station will be connected to the IGD T-1 station.
* **Delhi Metro Status:**
* 80.43% of civil construction of Phase-IV (3 Priority) corridors has been completed.
* Phase-IV (3 Priority) corridors are likely to be completed in stages by December 2026.
* Delhi Metro caters to an average of 65 lakh passenger journeys per day.
* The Delhi Metro operates 12 metro lines covering 395 km with 289 stations.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of India, Government of Delhi, and International Funding Agencies**
* *Impact:* Providing financial resources for the Delhi Metro's Phase V (A) project.
* *Action Required:* Allocate and disburse the approved funds as per the project's requirements.
**Office Goers and Visitors (Central Vista area)**
* *Impact:* Improved doorstep connectivity to office spaces and tourist destinations.
* *Action Required:* Utilize the new metro lines for daily commutes and travel, leveraging the enhanced accessibility.
**General Public**
* *Impact:* Reduced pollution, congestion, and improved ease of living.
* *Action Required:* Utilize the new metro lines to travel around Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi Metro's Phase V (A) Project: Project to expand Delhi Metro network by adding new corridors.
Delhi Metro: Mass Rapid Transit system in Delhi, India, being expanded under Phase V (A) Project.
Union Cabinet: The decision-making body of the Government of India that approved the Delhi Metro Phase V (A) project.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs: The Indian government ministry overseeing housing and urban development, associated with the Delhi Metro project.
Delhi: The city where the metro expansion project is taking place.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Cabinet approves three new corridors as part of
Delhi Metro’s Phase V (A) Project
प्रव तथ: 24 DEC 2025 3:28PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved three new corridors -
1. R.K Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.913 Kms), 2. Aerocity to IGD Airport T-1 (2.263 kms) 3.
Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj (3.9 kms) as part of Delhi Metro’s Phase – V(A) project consisting of 16.076
kms which will further enhance connectivity within the national capital. Total project cost of Delhi
Metro’s Phase – V(A) project is Rs.12014.91 crore, which will be sourced from Government of India,
Government of Delhi, and international funding agencies.
The Central Vista corridor will provide connectivity to all the Kartavya Bhawans thereby providing door
step connectivity to the office goers and visitors in this area. With this connectivity around 60,000 office
goers and 2 lakh visitors will get benefitted on daily basis. These corridors will further reduce pollution
and usage of fossil fuels enhancing ease of living.
Details:
The RK Ashram Marg – Indraprastha section will be an extension of the Botanical Garden-R.K. Ashram
Marg corridor. It will provide Metro connectivity to the Central Vista area, which is currently under
redevelopment. The Aerocity – IGD Airport Terminal 1 and Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj sections will be
an extension of the Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor and will boost connectivity of the airport with the
southern parts of the national capital in areas such as Tughlakabad, Saket, Kalindi Kunj etc. These
extensions will comprise of 13 stations. Out of these 10 stations will be underground and 03 stations will
be elevated.
After completion, the corridor-1 namely R.K Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.913 Kms), will improve the
connectivity of West, North and old Delhi with Central Delhi and the other two corridors namely Aerocity
to IGD Airport T-1 (2.263 kms) and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj (3.9 kms) corridors will connect south
Delhi with the domestic Airport Terminal-1 via Saket, Chattarpur etc which will tremendously boost
connectivity within National Capital.
These metro extensions of the Phase – V (A) project will expand the reach of Delhi Metro network in
Central Delhi and Domestic Airport thereby further boosting the economy. These extensions of the
Magenta Line and Golden Line will reduce congestion on the roads; thus, will help in reducing the
pollution caused by motor vehicles.
The stations, which shall come up on the RK Ashram Marg - Indraprastha section are: R.K Ashram Marg,
Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Bhawan, India Gate, War Memorial - High Court, Baroda
House, Bharat Mandapam, and Indraprastha.
The stations on the Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj section will be Sarita Vihar Depot, Madanpur Khadar,
and Kalindi Kunj, while the Aerocity station will be connected further with the IGD T-1 station.Construction of Phase-IV consisting of 111 km and 83 stations are underway, and as of today, about
80.43% of civil construction of Phase-IV (3 Priority) corridors has been completed. The Phase-IV (3
Priority) corridors are likely to be completed in stages by December 2026.
Today, the Delhi Metro caters to an average of 65 lakh passenger journeys per day. The maximum
passenger journey recorded so far is 81.87 lakh on August 08, 2025. Delhi Metro has become the lifeline
of the city by setting the epitome of excellence in the core parameters of MRTS, i.e. punctuality,
reliability, and safety.
A total of 12 metro lines of about 395 km with 289 stations are being operated by DMRC in Delhi and
NCR at present. Today, Delhi Metro has the largest Metro network in India and is also one of the largest
Metros in the world.
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