For years now, the Delhi metro project has been the centre of attraction in terms of infrastructural connectivity and supremacy in India. Incessant efforts are made to add to the already established network, and Delhi Metro Phase 4 is the newest addition in this endeavour.
The Phase 2 metro Delhi will provide last-mile connectivity to the newly developed housing areas in the NCR. A glance through this article will guide you through the approved and pending corridors, the Delhi metro phase 4 map, and the Delhi metro phase 4 updates.
Delhi Metro Phase 4 Overview, Distance
An extension of the New Delhi metro, Delhi’s metro phase IV is designed to cover the emerging areas and housing locations in the National Capital Region (NCR). In 2019 March, three routes for this extension project were approved by the Government of India.
These routes extend from Tughlakabad to Aerocity, Maujpur to Mukundpur, and Janakpuri West to R.K. Ashram. The Delhi Metro Phase 4 distance is approximately 61.679 km.
The work on these corridors was expected to start in 2017, but due to continuous delays, the work finally began in December 2019. The phase 4 project of the Delhi metro is expected to cater to around 1.5 million commuters daily.
Facts About Phase 4 Metro Delhi
| Length of ‘3 priority corridors’ | 61.679 kms |
| Estimated cost of ‘3 priority corridors’ | ₹24,948.65 crores |
| Length of 6 corridors | 103.93 kms |
| Estimated cost of the project | ₹45,000 crores |
| Daily commuter ridership | 1.5 million commuters |
| Delhi metro phase 4 completion date (expected) | December 2025 |
Delhi Metro Phase 4 Map and Route
The Delhi metro phase 4 map shows the route of the proposed and approved lines on the Phase 4 network. Look at the map below to get a better idea of the same.
Delhi Metro Phase 4 Approved Extensions
| Aerocity to Tughlakabad (Silver line): | This corridor is 23.6 km long with four elevated (4.279 km) and 11 underground (19.343 km) stations. |
| R.K. Ashram to Janakpuri (West) (Magenta line): | This corridor is 28.920 km long with 15 elevated and seven underground stations. |
| Mukundpur to Maujpur (Pink line): | This corridor is 12.558 km long with eight elevated stations. |
Delhi Metro Phase 4 Stations List
| 15 stations of Aerocity-Tughlakabad line | 25 stations of RK Ashram-Janakpuri West line | 6 stations of Maujpur-Mukundpur line |
| Aerocity | R.K. Ashram | Yamuna Vihar |
| Mahipalpur | Motia Khan | Bhajanpura |
| Vasant Kunj Sector-D | Sadar Bazar | Khajuri Khas |
| Masoodpur | Pulbangash | Soor Ghat |
| Kishangarh | Ghanta Ghar/Sabzi Mandi | Jagatpur Village |
| Mehrauli | Rajpura | Burari |
| Lado Sarai | Derawal Nagar | |
| Saket | Ashok Vihar | |
| Saket G Block | Azadpur | |
| Ambedkar Nagar | Mukundpur | |
| Khanpur | Bhalaswa | |
| Tigri | Mukarba Chowk | |
| Anandmayee Marg Junction | BadliMor | |
| Tughlakabad RLY Colony | North Pitampura | |
| Tughlakabad | Prashant Vihar | |
| Madhuban Chowk | ||
| Deepali Chowk | ||
| Pushpanjali Enclave | ||
| West Enclave | ||
| Mangolpuri | ||
| Peeragarhi Chowk | ||
| Paschim Vihar | ||
| Meera Bagh | ||
| Keshopur | ||
| Krishna Park Ext | ||
| Janakpuri West |
Delhi Metro Phase 4 Extensions Pending Approval
The following extensions are yet to be approved by the Government:
● Rithala to Narela, which is 21.73 km long
● Inderlok to Indraprastha, which is 12.58 km long
● Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block, which is 7.96 km long
Delhi Metro Rail Phase IV Total Cost
The cost of the Delhi Metro Phase 4 plan is estimated to be ₹24,948.65 crores. The process of funding the project was revised in December 2019. The breakdown of the funding is as follows:
| Government of India (Central Government): | ₹4,643.638 crores |
| External loan: | ₹12,930.914 crores |
| GNCTD or Delhi Government and other sources: | ₹7,374.098 crores |
Delhi Metro Phase 4 Funding
According to the latest developments on March 9, 2021, a principal nod was given by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the funding of the Delhi metro plan Phase IV expansion.
Under the approval, the funding pattern was finalized in Dec 2019, with the land cost being divided between State and centre in a 50:50 ratio. The contribution from the centre will be ₹4,643.638 crores, and the DMRC will have to pay back the loans amounting to ₹12,930.914 crores. In December 2018, the Delhi cabinet had approved 5,994.50 crores in contributions.
Phase 4 Metro Delhi Upcoming Projects
| Red Line Extension | |
| Rithala-Narela: this 21.73 km long corridor will expand from Rohini Sector 26 to Narela. It is expected to be constructed in the form of a metrolite. |
Narela-Kundli: this 4.86 km long corridor will expand from Narela Sector 5 to Nathupur. This extension has been given the nod by the Haryana Government.
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| Blue Line Extension | |
| Noida Sector 62-Sahibabad: this 5.1 km long corridor will extend from Vaibhav Khand to Sahibabad. The Uttar Pradesh government received the Detailed Project Report (DPR) in Jan 2020. |
Vaishali to Mohan Nagar: this 5.06 km long corridor will extend from Prahlad Garhi to Mohan Nagar. The Uttar Pradesh government received the DPR in Jan 2020.
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| Silver Line |
| Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block which is 8.3 km long |
| Aqua-Line extension | |
| And Inderlok-Indraprastha, which is 12.37 km long. | Rithala-Bawana-Narela which is 22.9 km long |
Phase 4 Metro Delhi: Impact on Real Estate
Phase 4 of the Delhi Metro will enable hassle-free travel and improve the realty aspects of the National Capital Region. Delhi Metro phase IV has been approved, and its announcement will not only boost the capital market but also be beneficial for the rental scenario in years to come.
The property value of the capital market has already seen inflation since the beginning of the construction. However, the rental market is expected to gain similar traction because of the connectivity only after the construction is completed. According to the opinion of the experts, the real estate market is bound to experience a boom around the proposed routes. The prices are anticipated to rise by 5-10% in the coming months, especially in the primary locations like Pitampura, Uttam Nagar, Janakpuri, Paschim Vihar, and Prashant Vihar.
Delhi Metro Phase 4 Updates and Latest News
12 November 2021
New Delhi, India: S.C. has issued a statement saying that the DMRC would have to get a forest clearance to cut trees to complete the construction of the Delhi metro phase IV. According to reports, there is a dilemma whether the 5.3 km area is forest land or not. If the S.C. proves that it is forest land, DMRC would have to get permission under the Forest Conservation Act.
3 November 2021
New Delhi, India: The three remaining corridors of Delhi Metro Phase IV, which extend for over 40 km, have been approved by the Project Investment Board (PIB). The construction cost of these lines is estimated to be ₹12,600 crores. The proposals are yet to be presented before the Union Cabinet for approval. A nod for all the six lines was given by the Delhi government in December 2018. But the Central government had approved only three corridor proposals on a priority basis in February 2019. Due to the delay in construction, because of COVID, the phase IV project of the Delhi metro is likely to miss its 2025 completion date.
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FAQs
Q 1. What is Delhi Metro Phase 4?
ns. With Delhi Metro Phase 4, the Delhi Metro will be expanded and connected to the newly developed housing localities in the Delhi NCR.
Q 2. When will the Delhi Metro Phase 4 be operational?
Ans. The construction work on Phase 4 of the Delhi metro already started in December 2019.
Q 3. Is the Delhi metro free for women?
Ans. Even though Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal decided to make public transport complimentary for women, this scheme has not been implemented fully. The free transport for women is only valid for buses at the moment.
