Cabinet approves Delhi Metro Phase V(A): three corridors, ₹12,014.91 crore
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What happened
- The Cabinet approved three new Delhi Metro corridors under Phase V(A), including R.K. Ashram Marg–Indraprastha (9.913 km) and Aerocity–IGI Airport T-1 (2.263 km), at a total cost of ₹12,014.91 crore [PIB].
- Funding comes from the Centre, the Delhi government and international agencies [PIB].
Background
- Delhi Metro is a 50:50 Centre–Delhi JV.
Why it matters
- Short connector lines often carry more passengers per km than long new lines.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-12-24): the Cabinet approved three new Delhi Metro corridors under Phase V(A), including R.K. Ashram Marg–Indraprastha (9.913 km) and Aerocity–IGI Airport T-1 (2.263 km), at a total cost of ₹12,014.91 crore.
- Short connector lines often carry more passengers per km than long new lines.
Quotable data pointAshram Marg–Indraprastha (9.913 km) and Aerocity–IGI Airport T-1 (2.263 km), at a total cost of ₹12,014.91 crore.
PIB: Cabinet: Delhi Metro Phase V(A), 24 Dec 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Metro funding.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Phase V(A) cost
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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New corridors
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Aerocity link goes to
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Cabinet: Delhi Metro Phase V(A), 24 Dec 2025
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