Metro rail service is essential for development of Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh: Anil Vij

Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij recently met with Union Minister Sh. Manohar Lal to discuss the proposed metro rail between Ambala and Chandigarh. Speaking to mediapersons today, Sh. Vij emphasized that Chandigarh, being a Union Territory and the capital of both Haryana and Punjab, experiences significant daily commuting for work and business. 

However, traffic congestion is a major problem due to the single main roadway connecting to Chandigarh, often resulting in traffic jams. Hence, a metro rail is crucial for the development of Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh. He urged Union Minister Sh. Manohar Lal to take up the project. 

Sh. Vij shared that they had an in-depth discussion about the possible routes for the metro rail. One of the proposals includes connecting Mohali Airport to the metro network. “Just like one first plants a seed and then nurtures it to grow into a tree, in the same way, I have planted the seed of Metro rail by presenting this demand to the Union Minister,” Sh. Vij said.

Commenting on Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi receiving the highest civilian honour from Cyprus, Sh. Anil Vij said it is a matter of pride for 1.4 billion people of India. Sh. Narendra Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to receive such honours from several countries. 

This, he said, is the result of Modi’s effective foreign policy, which has significantly elevated India’s global standing and respect.