In an article in The Times of India titled, “Delhi Metro: Phase III to cover 105 km now” dated Jan. 19, 2011: E Sreedharan, the head of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), has announced that in the phase III extension of the Metro network, Delhi Metro will also be reaching Jamia Millia Islamia.
He is quoted to have said: “the biggest addition is the coverage of Jamia Millia Islamia university, which will extend from Nehru Place and will cover the outer Ring Road.”
The project, however, is expected to be completed in 2016.