New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- In a major boost to urban connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Noida Metro's Aqua Line from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector 142.

The 11.6-kilometre extension will include the construction of eight new elevated stations, improving last-mile connectivity and easing congestion across key residential and commercial corridors.

The Botanical Garden station will serve as a major interchange hub, linking the Aqua Line with the Delhi Metro's Blue and Magenta Lines, thereby offering seamless travel options for commuters travelling between Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi.

The project will be implemented by the Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRC) at an...