The Delhi Government (DG) approved Metro Phase V(A) to develop three corridors totalling 16 kilometres and 13 metro stations after a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The scheme is estimated to cost Rs 120.15 bn, with DG budgetary contribution of Rs 29.40 bn and targets completion in 2028. Officials framed the approval as part of efforts to strengthen and modernise the capital's public transport.\n\nThe corridors will run from RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha via Central Vista, Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj, and Aerocity to Indira Gandhi Domestic Airport Terminal one. Of the 13 stations, 10 will be underground and three will be elevated to allow interchange with the existing metro network. The links are expected to ease travel between the airport, commercial centres and residential areas, reducing reliance on private vehicles.\n\nThe principal RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha corridor will span 9.913 kilometres and include nine stations, passing through key administrative, cultural and historic zones. It will connect major government offices and the Kartavya Bhavan complex and is intended to ease daily commutes for about 60,000 employees and nearly zero point two mn commuters. Authorities said the corridor will reduce petrol and diesel vehicle use and contribute to improved air quality.\n\nFinancial details place the RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha corridor at Rs 95.70 bn with a DG share of Rs 23.37 bn. The Aerocity to IGD Terminal one link of 2.26 kilometres is at Rs 14.20 bn with Rs 3.52 bn from DG, and the Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj corridor of 3.9 kilometres is at Rs 10.25 bn with a DG contribution of Rs 2.51 bn.\n\nOfficials said the expansion will make transport in Delhi and the national capital region more efficient, safer and environmentally sustainable and will help ensure smoother, more punctual travel. The government signalled it will work with the central administration to build an integrated, citizen focused transport system aligned with national development objectives. The decision was presented as an investment in the city's future to cut congestion and pollution.