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PM Modi Inaugurates ₹33,500 Cr Delhi Projects: 3 Metro Lines, 6,500+ Flats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth approximately ₹33,500 crore in New Delhi. The projects include three new metro lines and the construction of over 6,500 residential flats, with keys to some units handed to women on International Women's Day. Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar highlighted the massive expansion of India's metro network under PM Modi's leadership, now spanning about 1,100 km. The event was attended by Delhi's Chief Minister, Lieutenant Governor, and other dignitaries.

Key Points: Modi Inaugurates ₹33,500 Cr Delhi Metro & Housing Projects

  • ₹33,500 crore projects inaugurated
  • 3 new Delhi metro lines launched
  • Over 6,500 residential flats to be built
  • Expansion of India's metro network highlighted
  • Event marked International Women's Day
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PM Modi inaugurates Rs 33,000 crore projects in Delhi including 3 metro lines, 6,500 flats: Manohar Lal Khattar

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹33,500 crore in Delhi, including 3 new metro lines and over 6,500 residential flats, on International Women's Day.

"Today is also an important day for Delhi because today the PM has inaugurated very big projects. - Manohar Lal Khattar"

New Delhi, March 8

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth approximately Rs 33,500 crore in New Delhi today, including three metro lines and over 6,500 residential units, marking an important day for the national capital on International Women's Day.

Addressing the event, Khattar said today's date is truly an important day as it marks International Women's Day, and also a significant day for Delhi due to the inauguration of major projects.

"Today is 8th March, International Women's Day, on this day we salute our women power. Congratulations to all. Today is also an important day for Delhi because today the PM has inaugurated very big projects. Like in Sarojini Nagar also, many government residences have been decided to be dedicated to the public. And along with this, over 6,500 more houses will be built," Khattar said.

He added that three metro lines were inaugurated today, with multiple development projects worth approximately Rs 33,500 crore being dedicated to the public.

Khattar recalled that the first metro in Delhi was inaugurated by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee 24 years ago, who had said that the metro would become a symbol of modern India and development.

"The first metro in Delhi was inaugurated by our PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Today, 24 years ago. He had said that metro will become a symbol of modern India and development. Today I believe that is becoming true," he said.

He noted the significant expansion of metro networks under PM Modi's leadership.

"If I talk about 2013-14, India had only about 245 kilometres of metro network across five cities in the country, but in the last 11 years, under PM Modi, the expansion of metro rail has accelerated significantly and the network of metro line and Namo Bharat RRTS has reached around one thousand 100 kilometres. We are competing in the world and after the US and China, we have reached third place in terms of metro," Khattar said.

He emphasized that Delhi's metro network has expanded to over 500 km.

"In Delhi too, more than 500 km of lines have been built. Metro is the lifeline of Delhi. People save time, save money and are free from pollution. There is also safety, there are women's coaches in metro," he added.

Khattar highlighted the environmental benefits of the metro system.

"Today it is believed that one lakh ton of carbon dioxide is prevented daily because of metro. I congratulate Delhi residents and the PM for this success," he concluded.

The inauguration took place in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieutenant Governor Vineet Kumar Saxena, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu and Harsh Malhotra, other Delhi ministers, MPs, MLAs and Delhi residents.

Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister visited the GPRA Type-5 quarters in Sarojini Nagar and handed over keys to women allottees. He inaugurated 2,722 newly built flats and laid the foundation stone for 6,632 additional flats and other multiple projects worth ₹15,200 crore under the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) redevelopment plan in Delhi, as part of a major housing and infrastructure push in the national capital.

- ANI

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Priya S
Inaugurating housing projects and handing keys to women on International Women's Day is a powerful symbolic gesture. Hope the flats are of good quality and the allocation process is transparent. Empowerment starts with a secure roof over your head. 🙏
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Rohit P
While the metro expansion is impressive, I hope the focus is also on last-mile connectivity. What's the use of a metro station if you can't get a safe and affordable auto or e-rickshaw to your final destination? That's the real challenge in Delhi.
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Sarah B
The environmental angle is crucial. 1 lakh ton of CO2 prevented daily is a staggering number. As a long-term resident, I've seen the air quality deteriorate. If the metro can genuinely help reduce vehicular pollution, it's a win for everyone's health.
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Vikram M
Good to see development projects being announced. But the real test is timely completion and maintenance. We've seen many projects get delayed for years. Hope these metro lines and flats are delivered as promised, without cost overruns.
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Michael C
The scale of investment is massive - ₹33,500 crore. It's important for citizens to ask about the funding sources and the long-term economic viability of such projects. Infrastructure is great, but fiscal responsibility matters too.
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Kavya N

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