PM Modi Inaugurated & Praised Speedy Construction Of Pragati Maidan Transit Corridor

Not easy to complete the Transit Corridor in a short time, says PM

New Delhi: Ahead of the speedy construction of Pragati Maidan, today Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the speed with which the Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor in central Delhi was constructed despite facing hurdles, as he inaugurated the facility.

According to the officials, the transit corridor provides clear access to Pragati Maidan, where big trade fairs and events are usually held. The area near the Central Vista project and the Supreme Court sees one of the highest traffic in the national capital. The completed project is a 1.4-km six-lane tunnel under Pragati Maidan comprising five underpasses.

While inaugurating the event, Prime Minister told news agency ANI, "It was not at all easy to complete the Integrated Transit Corridor in such a short time. This is one of the busiest roads in Delhi. Lakhs of vehicles run here every day. Seven railway lines are above the tunnel."

Moreover, PM Modi added, "The project faced many hurdles. The Covid pandemic happened and brought with it many difficulties. And there is no dearth of people in our country who knock at the judiciary's door for everything, which brings up new problems in taking the country forward. This project, too, had to go through such difficulties."

"But," the Prime Minister added, "This is new India. We have to find solutions to problems and take decisions and bring them to a conclusion."

A report says the Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor project cost Rs 920 crores, funded by the central government.

Also providing hassle-free access to the new exhibition and convention centre being developed at Pragati Maidan, where big events such as Delhi Book Fair, Defence Expo and India International Trade Fair used to be held before the new project started.