Overview
- At the Urban Mobility India conference in Gurugram, the government announced Delhi Metro International Limited to take Indian metro expertise abroad.
- DMRC, through DMIL, will serve as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ nodal arm for consultancy, construction, turnkey execution, and O&M projects in India and overseas.
- Officials pledged new Mass Rapid Transit Systems and RRTS‑style corridors in other major cities to strengthen interconnectivity under strict safety and cybersecurity standards.
- A Delhi Metro Rail Academy and a Centre of Excellence will be established to expand workforce training, standardize operations, and foster innovation in metro services.
- The minister highlighted fleet electrification and finance tools, announcing 10,000 e‑buses nationwide with 100 for Gurugram and releasing guidance on municipal green bonds and resilient e‑bus ecosystems.