Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS and dedicates Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the Nation

Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS and dedicates Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the Nation Today, Uttar Pradesh and the entire country are witnessing a new era of world-class infrastructure : PM The inauguration of the Meerut Metro, Namo Bharat train, and the new section of the Regional Rapid Transit System will make the lives of people in the NCR even simpler, smoother, and more convenient: PM Our work culture is such that once the foundation stone of a task is laid, day and night are merged to complete it, that is why now projects do not remain pending like before: PM Be it Namo Bharat or the metro service, I had the opportunity to lay the foundation stone for both, and today I have also been fortunate to inaugurate them: PM It is happening for the first time in the country that Namo Bharat and Metro rail will operate on the same station and on the same track: PM From the very same platform, one will be able to travel within the city, and from that same station, one can also commute directly to and from Delhi: PM Many developed countries of the world are today signing trade agreements with India: PM Today, developed countries are eager to partner with India. This is because they see their own future in India’s development and they see hope in India’s youth power: PMToday, the world feels that India is that power which can provide solutions to the challenges of the 21st century: PM The Meerut-Hapur region and the surrounding areas have witnessed Chaudhary Charan Singh ji's vision from the very beginning, and it has been the good fortune of our government that we got the privilege of conferring the Bharat Ratna upon Chaudhary Charan Singh ji: PM Posted On: 22 FEB 2026 4:47PM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail and the Meerut Metro route today in Meerut, describing the project as a new surge of energy for a ‘Viksit Uttar Pradesh’ and a ‘Viksit Bharat’. This event marks the first time in India that both a rapid rail and a metro service have been launched from a single platform on the same day. The Prime Minister stated that this project provides a magnificent glimpse of what connectivity will look like in a Developed India. The integrated system utilizes the Metro for intra-city travel and the Namo Bharat trains to accelerate the "Twin Cities" vision. Highlighting the work culture of the Double-Engine government, the Prime Minister noted that projects no longer hang in limbo. He emphasized that his government completes the work for which it lays the foundation stone, having personally led both the foundation and the inauguration of these services. During his visit, the Prime Minister traveled on the Meerut Metro and interacted with students and passengers. The Prime Minister lauded the project as a symbol of ‘Nari-Shakti,’ noting that most train operators and station control staff are women. He congratulated the people of Uttar Pradesh on the country's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service. Recalling his special bond with Meerut, the Prime Minister noted that his national election campaigns in 2014, 2019, and 2024 all began from this revolutionary land. He thanked the farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs of the region for their consistent blessings. ”Before 2014, metro services reached only 5 cities, but now metros are running in more than 25 cities, making India the third-largest network in the world”, Shri Modi noted. “A unique feature of the project is the integration of Indian Railways, Metro, and bus stands at Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. For the first time in India, Namo Bharat and Metro rail will run on the same track and station”, Shri Modi highlighted. The Prime Minister noted that this integration allows commuters to travel within the city or go directly to Delhi, thus ending the compulsion for many workers and students to live in rented houses in Delhi. “The government’s investment in modern infrastructure—including expressways, freight corridors, and the Jewar International Airport is creating vast employment opportunities. These projects attract new industries and business to the region”, the Prime Minister stated. Describing Uttar Pradesh as a land of labor and creation, the Prime Minister said that the state’s farmers and artisans are successfully realizing the mantra of heritage and development. He noted that as India’s global strength grows, developed nations are eager to sign trade agreements to tap into India’s youth power. “Today, the world views India as a powerhouse capable of solving 21st-century challenges, directly benefiting the citizens of Uttar Pradesh”, Shri Modi remarked.Addressing the MSME sector, the Prime Minister highlighted a 10,000 crore rupee special fund in this year’s union budget which will make loans easier for MSMEs. He also mentioned the Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Yojana to help weavers reach global markets. The 10-lakh limit on sending goods via courier has been removed. This allows small entrepreneurs in Meerut and across UP to sell directly to customers in the US and Europe via online apps”, the Prime Minister announced. “To honor the vision of Chaudhary Charan Singh ji, the government awarded him the Bharat Ratna. Inspired by him, the double-engine government is working to increase farmers' income through food processing and the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. Under this scheme, nearly 95,000 crore rupees have already been provided to the farmers of Uttar Pradesh”, Shri Modi remarked. The Prime Minister emphasized that UP's development is paramount, noting the shift from an era of riots and crime to today's recognition for Brahmos, mobile manufacturing, and tourism. He stated that today, the criminals are in jail, the dignity of daughters is protected, and improved law and order has triggered a major economic surge and manufacturing boom. “UP is being transformed into a manufacturing hub, and recently the foundation for the state's first semiconductor factory was laid. A developed Uttar Pradesh is essential for a developed India”, the Prime Minister concluded. आज उत्तर प्रदश समेत पूरा दश व ास इंास्ट्रक्चर के नए युग का साी बन रहा ह। मेरठ मेट्रो, नमो भारत ट्रन और रीजनल र पड ट्रांजट सस्टम के नए सेक्शन के शुभारभं स े NCR के लोग का जीवन और अधक सरल, सुगम एव ं सुवधाजनक बनेगा। https://t.co/gm42Tk3Y7c — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 22, 2026 हमारी कायसंृ त ये ह क जस काम का शलाास कया जाए, उस े पूरा करने के लए दन-रात एक कर दया जाए। इसलए अब परयोजनाएं पहले क तरह लटकती, भटकती नह ह। नमो भारत हो या मेट्रो सेवा... दोन का शलाास करने का अवसर मुझ े ही मला था। और आज मुझ े ही इनके लोकापण का भी… — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 22, 2026 दश म य े पहली बार हो रहा ह. .. जब एक ही स्टेशन, एक ही ट्रक पर नमो भारत और मेट्रो रल चलेगी। यानी एक ही ेटफॉम से आप शहर के भीतर भी यात्रा कर पाएंग े और उसी स्टेशन से सीध े दी भी आ- जा सकते ह: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 22, 2026ुनया के अनेक वकसत दश आज भारत के साथ ापारक समझौत े कर रह ह: PM @narendramo di — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 22, 2026 आज वकसत दश भारत के साथ जुड़न े के लए उुक ह। क उनको भारत के वकास म अपना भवष्य दखता ह. .. उनको भारत क युवाश म उीद दखती ह। आज ुनया को लगता ह क भारत वो ताकत ह, जो 21व सदी क चुनौतय का समाधान द सकती ह: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 22, 2026 मेरठ-हापुड़ और आसपास के इस ेत्र न े चौधरी चरण सह जी के वजन को शुरुआती दन से दखा ह। ये हमारी सरकार का सौभाग्य रहा क हम चौधरी चरण सह जी को भारत रत्न दने का सौभाग्य मला: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 22, 2026 LLIIVVEE:: PPMM MMooddii llaauunncchheess vvaarriioouuss ddeevveellooppmmeenntt wwoorrkkss iinn MM…… **** MJPS/PKK (Release ID: 2231487) Visitor Counter : 654 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , ही , Manipuri , Assamese , Bengali , Gujarati , Odia , Tamil , Kannada , Malayalam