Metro to Najafgarh unlikely soon

The Union urban development ministry does not have any plans so far to bring the Metro to Najafgarh. The issue of bringing the Metro to Najafgarh was raised by Congress MP Mahabal Mishra and Leader of the Opposition in the MCD Jai Kishan Sharma, who went on a “survey” to Najafgarh along with Union minister of state for urban development Saugata Ray on Tuesday.


In a statement issued following the visit, Mr Sharma said that the minister announced about a survey for feasibility of Metro at Najafgarh. Mr Sharma further said that the minister was amazed to see that though there was a depot of the DMRC, the area has been deprived of Metro connectivity.


However, sources close to the minister pointed out he did not made announcement regarding Metro being brought to Najafgarh. The minister is understood to have told him that though there was no plans as of now to bring Metro to Najafgarh, the request will be considered and, if it is found feasible, further action may be taken. However, no formal initiation of survey was announced during the visit, said sources.


The DMRC spokesperson Anuj Dayal also refused to comment on whether Najafgarh, one of the far flung areas of the city, will be brought on Metro map.
(Source : Dec 15, 2010 - The Asian Age Correspondent , New Delhi)