PM Modi In Haryana Launch Gurugram Metro Project And AIIMS Rewari Amid Farmers' Protest

The foundation stone for the Gurugram Metro Rail project worth ₹5,450 crore was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Haryana's Rewari, aiming to enhance urban transportation, on Friday.

A government release has indicated that various projects worth over ₹9,750 crore encompassing urban transport, rail, health, and tourism sectors will be inaugurated and have their foundation stones laid by Modi. This comes amid farmers' protest 2.0 which is on its fourth day today, where Delhi borders continue to witness slow traffic.

Farmers' Protest 2.0

On Thursday, a meeting was scheduled to be convened in Chandigarh by a panel consisting of three union ministers with protesting farmer leaders for further discussions amidst the ongoing standoff between the demonstrators and security forces at the Punjab-Haryana border. So far, there are no reports of clashes between farmers and Haryana security personnel at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points.

In a bid to maintain law and order, Section 144 has been implemented by the Delhi police, prohibiting the entry of tractor-trolleys and large gatherings. Significant traffic jams were witnessed at the Delhi-Ghaziabad border due to the farmers' demonstration and stringent security measures imposed by the authorities.

PM Modi in Haryana Amid Farmers Protest

Furthermore, the foundation stone for a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) will be laid in Rewari, Haryana. This 203-acre facility, costing ₹1,650 crore, will provide comprehensive healthcare services, including a 720-bed Hospital Complex, a 100-seat Medical College, a 60-seat Nursing College, and a 30-bed AYUSH Block. As per Gurugram deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav, "The Gurugram Metro project has been a long pending demand of city residents and it will bring the old city on the Metro route."

Gurugram Metro Rail project: Route, budget

• The Gurugram Metro Rail project will span a total length of 28.5 kilometres, connecting Millennium City Centre to Udyog Vihar Phase-5.
• It will integrate with the current Metro network of the Rapid Metro Rail Gurugram at Moulsari Avenue, near Cyber City.
• The primary objective of the project is to link old Gurugram with new Gurugram.
• The proposed route includes stops at HUDA City Centre, Sector 45, Cyber Park, Sector 47, Subhash Chowk, Sector 48, Sector 72A, Hero Honda Chowk, Udyog Vihar Phase 6, Sector 10, Sector 37, Basai Village, Sector 9, Sector 7, Sector 4, Sector 5, Ashok Vihar, Sector 3, Bajghera Road, Palam Vihar Extension, Palam Vihar, Sector 23A, Sector 22, Udyog Vihar Phase 4, Udyog Vihar Phase 5, and Cyber City.
• Additionally, there will be a 1.85-km spur at the Dwarka Expressway.
• A total of 27 elevated projects are expected to be developed as part of the Gurugram Metro Rail project.
• The project is anticipated to be completed within a timeframe of four years.
• The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) will oversee the execution of the project, whereas the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will execute the existing Gurugram metro.