India to enter global mobility map with Metro: Khattar

Lauding the Metro as a transformative public transport system, Union Minister for Housing, Urban Affairs and Energy Manohar Lal Khattar today announced that Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL) would be established, which would expand the network beyond India to other countries.

Chairing the inaugural session of the 18th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition, Khattar said, “India currently ranks third in Metro service coverage, and within the next three years, it is expected to surpass the US to become one of the leading nations in Metro infrastructure. India is advancing rapidly toward self-reliance and integrating transport networks will help position it as a developed nation by 2047, in line with the 'Make in India' initiative. Urban transformation is being carried out in alignment with evolving public needs, with a strong focus on sustainable and efficient urban transportation.”

Khattar further said a Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) would also be developed in partnership with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to strengthen interconnectivity and ensure safe, reliable transportation facilities and services for the public, in line with stringent safety and cyber security standards.

To improve the quality of services and promote innovation, the Ministry of Urban Development will set up the Delhi Metro Rail Academy, which will accelerate capacity building, and with the establishment of a Centre of Excellence, the centre will provide a new direction to services.

The primary objective of the conference is to enhance transportation systems and services to ensure accessibility in urban areas. Held under the theme “Easy Mode of Travelling”, the conference aims to generate policy-based recommendations that will bring positive changes to urban development.