Namo Bharat Diwas marks one year of Namo Bharat train operations
On 21 October 2024, in New Delhi, the first anniversary of Namo Bharat train operations was celebrated as Namo Bharat Diwas by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).
Summary
On 21 October 2024, in New Delhi, the first anniversary of the operations of Namo Bharat trains was celebrated as Namo Bharat Diwas at an event organised by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), where Excellence Awards were given to employees. Namo Bharat trains are India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS); the first 17-km priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 20 October 2023, and two more sections have become operational since. Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal said India ranks third in the world in terms of the longest metro network.
Key facts
- Date
- 21 Oct 2024
- Place
- New Delhi
- Occasion
- Namo Bharat Diwas (1 year of operations)
- Organiser
- NCRTC
- System
- India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
- First section
- 17 km, Sahibabad-Duhai Depot, inaugurated 20 Oct 2023
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The first priority section of India's first RRTS (Namo Bharat), inaugurated on 20 October 2023, ran between:
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Correct answer: B — Sahibabad and Duhai Depot
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the first 17-km priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot was inaugurated by the PM on 20 October 2023.
Which organisation celebrated 'Namo Bharat Diwas' on 21 October 2024 to mark one year of Namo Bharat train operations?
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Correct answer: D — National Capital Region Transport Corporation
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) organised the event marking the first anniversary.