Kejriwal, Mangu Singh meet; discuss Metro projects

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 28 2015 | 9:42 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today met DMRC chief Mangu Singh to discuss the ongoing and future projects of the Metro.
During the meeting, Kejriwal advised Singh to speed up projects to provide better transportation facilities in the national capital, a senior official said.
The Delhi Chief Minister is also said to have discussed Metro's expansion, especially in rural areas, a promise made by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in its poll manifesto.
Kejriwal also discussed other issues and promises made by the party during the Assembly polls.
During the elections, AAP had promised that an effective combination of shared autos, metro feeder services and e-rickshaws will be put in place to provide efficient last mile connectivity by fixing and delimiting routes.
The party had also promised that senior citizens, students and persons with disability will be provided concessional passes on buses and in the Metro.
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First Published: Feb 28 2015 | 9:42 PM IST

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