Narela to benefit from new metro extension linking Delhi, UP, Haryana
Rithala-Narela-Kundli Delhi Metro corridor. This extension of the existing Red Line now awaits final approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. The new corridor will enhance inter-state connectivity among Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana and significantly transform the Narela sub-city.
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena played a key role in advocating for this project, frequently discussing the metro corridor with the central government. The Rithala-Narela-Kundli corridor, estimated to cost Rs 6,231 crore, includes Rs 5,685 crore for the Delhi portion and Rs 545.8 crore for the Haryana portion.
Funding Details
Funding for the project will be divided between the central and state governments. For the Delhi portion, the central government will cover 40% of the cost, with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) contributing Rs 1,000 crore. The remaining costs will be funded through bilateral or multilateral loans (37.5%) and the Delhi government (20%). For the Haryana portion, 80% of the funding will come from the state government, with the central government providing the remaining 20%.
Infrastructure and Connectivity
The corridor, which will feature 21 stations, is expected to be completed in four years once sanctioned. It aims to significantly improve connectivity in the Narela-Bawana-Alipur areas, promoting infrastructure growth and development in these regions. Additionally, the corridor will address the long-standing requirements of the Rohini sub-city.
Previous Approvals and Current Status
In March,
