Railways

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is planning an underground metro extension from Najafgarh to Dhansa bus stand in Delhi. Government of India has approved the 1.18 km under ground metro extension from Najafgarh to Dhansa bus stand at a cost of Rs. 5,650 million. Of the total cost of the project, central government will bear Rs.1, 070 million in the form of 50% equity (Rs.755 million) and subordinate debt. Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide Rs. 3,230 million while the rest will be borne by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi including equity (Rs.755 million) and subordinate debt. Work on Najafgarh-Dhansa bus stand extension is likely to start in July 2017 since the line alignment survey has already been completed and tenders called for. This extension is scheduled for completion by 2020. The 4.50 km Dwarka-Najafgarh metro section, approved in September 2012 is likely to be completed by December 2017. [Info as of: May `17]

India \ Delhi