In the last nine years, under the leadership of the Honourable Prime Minister, remarkable growth and fast-paced development has propelled India to become the fastest growing economy in the world. The accelerated urbanization, necessitated, convenient and quick transportation of people and goods. For this, Metro networks have become the pulsing arteries of bustling cities. As per the vision of the Honourable Prime Minister, the Metro network in the country has expanded from 248 kilometers in five cities to 846 kilometers in 20 cities in the last nine years. And about 991 kilometer long Metro lines are under construction. With the inauguration of the extension line of Bengaluru's NUMMA Metro from Whitefield to Krishna Rajapura, India's Metro network will become the fourth largest in the world, surpassing Japan. As per the vision of the Honourable Prime Minister, mobility is a key driver of the economy. Better mobility reduces the burden of travel and transportation and can boost economic growth. NUMMA Metro has become the lifeline of Bengaluru, that now boasts of a ridership of over 5.5 black people per day. This extension line from Whitefield to Krishna Rajapura is 13.7 kilometers long. At 12 stations, it is expected to serve nearly 1.5 black commuters a day. With the inauguration of this line, NUMMA Metro will become the second largest metro network in India, after Delhi Metro, with a total operational network of 69.66 kilometers, serving nearly 7 black commuters a day. Under the vision and leadership of the Honourable Prime Minister, BM RCL is working round the clock to provide Bengaluru the infrastructure it deserves to serve generations to come.