At the celebrations of 32nd Metro Foundation Day on Sunday. (Image source: X/gupta_rekha)

Seven new corridors, 65 stations, spanning nearly 100 km, set to be developed at the cost of approximately Rs 48,204.56 crore — the Delhi government has approved the Delhi Metro’s new extension plan under Phase V(B), Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday.

The latest expansion is focused on improving connectivity in densely populated areas in Outer Delhi and rural belt such as Narela, Najafgarh, Nangloi and parts of North Delhi, while also strengthening links across the existing network.

“This project will play a key role in ensuring balanced and inclusive urban development across Delhi,” the CM was quoted as saying in a statement by her office as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) marked its 32nd Foundation Day.

The seven corridors, spanning about 97.16 km, are Dhansa Bus Stand–Nangloi, Central Secretariat–Kishangarh, Samaypur Badli–Narela, Kirti Nagar–Palam, Jor Bagh–Mithapur, Shastri Park–Mayur Vihar…