PM Modi launches Delhi projects worth Rs 33,500 crore
Why in the news
The Prime Minister kicked off a large package of capital works in the national capital in March 2026, with metro expansion as the biggest part.
Key facts
- Total value: ₹33,500 crore, covering inaugurations and foundation stones.
- Location: New Delhi.
- Metro share: expansion of the Pink Line and Magenta Line costing roughly ₹18,300 crore.
- Corridor: Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur.
- Pink Line length: about 71.56 km after the extension, making a circular network.
Numbers to remember
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| All projects | ₹33,500 crore |
| Pink and Magenta Line expansion | About ₹18,300 crore |
| Pink Line after extension | About 71.56 km |
Exam angle
- Total project value: ₹33,500 crore.
- Metro lines in focus: Pink and Magenta.
- Corridor extended: Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur.
- Pink Line length: about 71.56 km, circular.