Delhi Metro Phase-IV Progress: Key Land Approvals
Land Acquisition for Aerocity-Tughlakabad Corridor
In a significant development, Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the acquisition of 1,688 square meters of land in Khanpur Village, South Delhi. This decision resolves a major hurdle in the completion of the Aerocity-Tughlakabad Corridor of Metro Phase-IV, pending since 2020.
Land Transfer for Interchange Station
Additionally, the LG has sanctioned the transfer of 1,600 square meters of land from the Education Department to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for one year. This land, rented at Rs13,37,135, will facilitate the construction of an interchange station on the RK Ashram-Majlis Park and Indraprastha-Inder Lok Corridors.
Construction of Nabi Karim Metro Station
The transferred land will be used to build the underground Nabi Karim Metro Station at Idgah Road. Once construction is complete, the land will be returned to the Education Department. The acquisition at Khanpur, requested by DMRC in July 2020, is expected to enable the completion of the critical section of the Aerocity-Tughlakabad Corridor within a year.
Benefits for Commuters
This development will ease commuting for residents in South-East Delhi, providing better access to the airport and reducing traffic on the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road. The Nabi Karim interchange station will enhance connectivity for commuters on the busy RK Ashram-Majlis Park and Indraprastha-Inder Lok Corridors.
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Delhi LG -: Delhi LG stands for Delhi Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor is a government official who acts as the representative of the President of India in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
VK Saxena -: VK Saxena is the current Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. He is responsible for overseeing the administration of Delhi and ensuring that the laws are followed.
Metro Phase-IV -: Metro Phase-IV refers to the fourth phase of the Delhi Metro expansion project. This phase includes the construction of new metro lines and stations to improve public transportation in Delhi.
Khanpur Village -: Khanpur Village is a locality in South Delhi. It is one of the areas where land has been acquired for the construction of the new metro corridor.
Aerocity-Tughlakabad Metro Corridor -: The Aerocity-Tughlakabad Metro Corridor is a planned metro line in Delhi. It aims to connect Aerocity, near the airport, to Tughlakabad, improving transportation in the city.
DMRC -: DMRC stands for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. It is the organization responsible for building and operating the Delhi Metro.
Nabi Karim Metro Station -: Nabi Karim Metro Station is a planned metro station in Delhi. It is part of the new metro corridor and will help improve connectivity in the area.
