The Delhi Metro has been directed by the Central Government to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed extension of the Yellow Line to Narela, according to Vijender Gupta, Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly.
Gupta revealed on Wednesday (January 8) that he had written to the Prime Minister on December 27 last year, advocating for the extension of the Yellow Line to Narela. He further stated that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) informed him via a letter on January 6 that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) had instructed the corporation to prepare a DPR for the project.
The DMRC, however, declined to comment on the development.
Gupta also highlighted that the Delhi BJP Legislative Party, under his leadership, had submitted a memorandum to Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on December 6, urging the extension.
Delhi Metro Yellow Line
The Yellow Line currently connects Millennium City Center in Gurugram to Samaypur Badli in Delhi. While an extension to the Siraspur metro depot has already been approved by the central government, areas such as Siraspur, Kheda, Alipur, and Narela remain unconnected to the metro network.
In his letter to the Prime Minister, Gupta emphasised that extending the metro line from Badli-Siraspur to Narela would significantly benefit millions of residents in these densely populated areas who currently lack access to efficient public transport.
He added that connecting Siraspur to Narela via Kheda Kalan and Alipur would also help alleviate traffic congestion and optimise resource utilisation.