The Housing and City Affairs Ministry is more likely to construct a 7-km underground metro hall connecting key landmarks resembling the brand new Frequent Central Secretariat, India Gate, Bharat Mandapam and the North and South blocks to the Indraprastha metro station, sources mentioned on Tuesday.
The Delhi Metro Rail Company (DMRC) has been requested to finalise the proposed alignment, they mentioned, including it is going to be an extension of the Inderlok-Indraprastha metro hall that was authorized by the Union Cupboard earlier this 12 months.
In line with the plan, the proposed line will move by means of the Kartavya Path and finish on the North and South Blocks the place a museum is proposed as a part of the redevelopment plan of the Central Vista — the nation’s energy hall.
Sources mentioned it is going to assist decongest central Delhi as there was an increase in footfall of tourists for the reason that Kartavya Path has been redeveloped.
“Ten new workplace buildings may even be constructed underneath the Frequent Central Secretariat which is able to home varied ministries. Of the 10 buildings, three are presently underneath building.
“In addition to, a museum can also be proposed to come back up on the North and South Blocks. As soon as the brand new metro hall is operational, it is going to cater to 1000’s of individuals,” a supply mentioned, including the plan is within the early phases.
The metro stations on the proposed hall will come up at strategic places resembling Bharat Mandapam, India Gate, and the North and South Blocks.
Beneath the Central Vista redevelopment plan, a brand new parliament and a vice chairman enclave have been constructed whereas the 3-km stretch (Kartavya Path) from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate has additionally been revamped.
