Delhi Metro Rail Corporation marks 31st Foundation Day
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation observed its 31st Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 3 May 2025, with Union Minister Manohar Lal as chief guest and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as guest of honour.
Summary
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) observed its 31st Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 3 May 2025. Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal was the chief guest and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta the guest of honour. Manohar Lal said nearly 50% of India's population will live in urban areas by 2047, suggested adding cargo compartments to metro trains for small traders and vendors, and called for green and renewable energy in metro operations.
Key facts
- Date / venue
- 3 May 2025, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Occasion
- DMRC 31st Foundation Day
- Chief guest
- Manohar Lal, Union Minister of HUA and Power
- Idea floated
- Cargo compartments on metro trains
- Urbanisation
- Nearly 50% of population urban by 2047
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Consider the following statements about the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's Foundation Day event on 3 May 2025: 1. It was DMRC's 30th Foundation Day. 2. It was held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. It was DMRC's 31st Foundation Day, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.