Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) Redevelopment Plan in Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi, where he handed over keys of Type-5 quarters to female allottees. The event marks a significant milestone in the government’s initiative to modernize housing for central government employees.
The GPRA redevelopment projects, spanning Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Kasturba Nagar, and Sriniwaspuri, form part of a larger Rs 15,200-crore plan to create world-class infrastructure for government housing and administrative offices. The redevelopment follows a self-sustainable financial model that does not burden the public exchequer.
Under this model, a portion of the project area is developed and monetized for commercial and residential use. Revenue from these developments funds the creation of modern government housing, supporting infrastructure, and public facilities, allowing the government to deliver 9,350 new flats and approximately 48 lakh square feet of office space.
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PM Modi inaugurated two new corridors of the Delhi Metro, part of a larger Phase V-A expansion worth Rs 18,300 crore. The corridors include the Majlis Park–Maujpur Babarpur Pink Line (12.3 km) and the Deepali Chowk–Majlis Park Magenta Line (9.9 km), which will enhance connectivity across areas such as Burari, Bhajanpura, Majlis Park, and Yamuna Vihar.
In addition, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for three new corridors under Phase V-A, covering a total route length of 16.10 km. These include the Central Vista corridor from R.K. Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, the Golden Line extension from Aerocity to Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal-1, and the extension from Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj.
Officials said the new infrastructure will improve daily commuting for residents, strengthen administrative efficiency, and enhance connectivity between Delhi, South Delhi, and Noida, as well as provide direct metro access to the airport. The GPRA and metro projects together reflect the government’s focus on modern urban planning and sustainable development for the national capital.
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