Published: 24 December 2025Economy
Delhi Metro Phase V-A Approved by Union Cabinet: 3 New Corridors, 16.1 km, ₹12,015 Crore
The Union Cabinet approved Phase V-A of the Delhi Metro Rail Project, adding three new corridors with 13 stations (10 underground, 3 elevated) spanning 16.076 km at an estimated cost of ₹12,014.91 crore. The three corridors are: Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block (5.6 km), Inderlok to Indraprastha (8.3 km), and Tughlakabad to Terminal-1 IGI Airport (2.2 km).
The approval brings the total operational and under-construction Delhi Metro network to over 430 km, making it one of the largest metro systems in the world. The project is scheduled for completion by 2030. Phase V-A aims to reduce vehicular traffic on key arterial roads and improve last-mile connectivity to IGI Airport from South Delhi.
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What is the **Delhi Metro Phase V-A Approved by Union Cabinet** and why was it introduced?
The Union Cabinet approved Phase V-A of the Delhi Metro Rail Project, adding three new corridors with 13 stations (10 underground, 3 elevated) spanning 16.076 km at an estimated cost of ₹12,014.91 crore. The three corridors are: Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block (5.6 km), Inderlok to Indraprastha (8.3 km), and Tughlakabad to Terminal-1 IGI Airport (2
What are the key provisions of the **Delhi Metro Phase V-A Approved by Union Cabinet**?
Union Cabinet approved Phase V-A of Delhi Metro with three new corridors: Lajpat Nagar-Saket G-Block (5.6 km), Inderlok-Indraprastha (8.3 km), Tughlakabad-Terminal 1 IGI Airport (2.2 km) Total 13 stations (10 underground, 3 elevated) spanning 16.076 km at estimated cost of ₹12,014.91 crore Approval brings total operational and under-construction Delhi Metro network to over 430 km — one of the largest metro systems globally
Which earlier law or scheme does **Delhi Metro Phase V-A Approved by Union Cabinet** replace?
**Delhi Metro Phase V-A Approved by Union Cabinet** replaces **earlier legislation/scheme**. Approval brings total operational and under-construction Delhi Metro network to over 430 km — one of the largest metro systems globally
Which ministry is responsible for implementing **Delhi Metro Phase V-A Approved by Union Cabinet**?
**the concerned Ministry** is responsible. Project scheduled for completion by 2030; aims to reduce vehicular traffic and improve last-mile connectivity to IGI Airport from South Delhi
What is the expected impact of **Delhi Metro Phase V-A Approved by Union Cabinet** on India's development goals?
Project scheduled for completion by 2030; aims to reduce vehicular traffic and improve last-mile connectivity to IGI Airport from South Delhi
