Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects in Delhi, valued at over ₹12,200 crore, aimed at enhancing connectivity and infrastructure. He highlighted India’s metro network crossing 1,000 km as a landmark achievement.
Among the projects, he inaugurated the 13-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar, costing ₹4,600 crore. This high-speed transit will significantly ease travel between Delhi and Meerut, benefiting millions with improved safety and reliability.
Additionally, the Prime Minister inaugurated the 2.8-km Janakpuri-Krishna Park stretch of Delhi Metro Phase-IV, worth ₹1,200 crore, marking the first operational segment of Phase-IV. This will benefit West Delhi areas, including Krishna Park, Vikaspuri, and Janakpuri
. Modi also laid the foundation for the 26.5-km Rithala-Kundli corridor of Phase-IV, costing ₹6,230 crore. Connecting Delhi’s Rithala to Kundli in Haryana, this extended Red Line will improve access to Rohini, Bawana, Narela, and Kundli, boosting connectivity in North-West Delhi and Haryana.
Further, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a ₹185-crore state-of-the-art Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Rohini. The new facility will include administrative, OPD, IPD, and treatment blocks, offering integrated healthcare and research facilities. Modi emphasized the government’s decade-long focus on infrastructure development, noting that the budget for infrastructure has risen from ₹2 lakh crore to over ₹11 lakh crore during this period.
On January 5, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects in Delhi, amounting to over ₹12,200 crore. These initiatives aim to enhance regional connectivity and healthcare infrastructure in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Inauguration of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor
A significant highlight was the inauguration of a 13-kilometer stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, connecting Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar. This segment, developed at a cost of approximately ₹4,600 crore, introduces
high-speed regional transit to Delhi, promising to reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut and benefit millions of commuters. Prior to the inauguration, Prime Minister Modi undertook a ride on the Namo Bharat Train from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station.
Advancements in Delhi Metro Phase-IV
The Prime Minister also inaugurated a 2.8-kilometer section of Delhi Metro Phase-IV, extending from Janakpuri to Krishna Park. This project, valued at around ₹1,200 crore, is the first operational segment of Phase-IV and is expected to significantly improve public transportation in West Delhi, benefiting areas such as Krishna Park and Vikaspuri.
Additionally, the foundation stone was laid for the 26.5-kilometer Rithala-Kundli corridor, an extension of the Delhi Metro’s Red Line. This ₹6,230 crore project aims to enhance connectivity between Delhi and Haryana’s Kundli region, facilitating smoother commutes for residents and bolstering economic activities in the connected zones.
Establishment of the Central Ayurveda Research Institute
In a move to promote traditional medicine and healthcare research, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art facility for the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) at Rohini, Delhi. This institution is poised to become a hub for advanced Ayurvedic studies and practices, contributing to the integration of traditional and modern healthcare systems.
These projects collectively underscore the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure and healthcare services in the NCR, aiming to improve the quality of life for its residents and stimulate regional development.
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