Under the leadership of Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who is the chairperson of the State Names Authority (SNA), names of several existing and upcoming metro station in the national capital have been revised while some names have been retained as originally proposed in the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
The SNA chairperson said that the names of the metro stations are not mere points of transit, but they reflect the identity and cultural significance of the particular areas where they are located, serving the people. “Therefore, each name was finalised only after careful and considered deliberation,” she added.
Providing details about the decision, the chief minister informed that upon reviewing the 21 station names proposed in the DPR of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the authority decided to retain 12 names, while modifYING seven and completely renamING Two others.
According to her, several important factors were taken into consideration while revising the names of the stations, including local identity of the area, its historical, social and cultural significance, and recommendations received from local public representatives and citizens.
The chief minister emphasised that the names have been chosen to avoid any kind of confusion among commuters and to clearly reflect the geographical identity of the particular locality. Wherever necessary, composite names incorporating nearby prominent areas have been approved to assist passengers in better navigation, adding to their ease.
The names of the metro stations proposed to be retained are: Majlis Park, Bhalaswa, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Deepali Chowk, Yamuna Vihar, Bhajanpura, Khajuri Khas, Soorghat, Jharoda Majra, Burari, Pushpanjali, and Maujpur-Babarpur.
The modified station names include Uttari Pitampura- Prashant Vihar (earlier: Prashant Vihar), Jagatpur- Wazirabad (earlier: Jagatpur), Nanak Pyau- Derawal Nagar (earlier: Derawal Nagar), Khanpur-Vayusainabad (earlier: Khanpur), Nanaksar-Sonia Vihar (earlier: Sonia Vihar), Shri Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar (earlier: Mayur Vihar Pocket–1), and Mangolpur Kalan-West Enclave (earlier: West Enclave).
These modifications were made keeping in view the local identity of the respective areas and the need for clearer directional reference.
Notably, the stations that have been completely renamed are Haiderpur village (earlier: North Pitampura) and Madhuban Chowk (earlier: Pitampura).
These names have been fully revised to align with the local identity of the area.
The Delhi CM said that the authority has ensured that each station name reflects regional realities and public sentiment. The State Names Authority took decisions only after factual examination and detailed discussions on each proposal.
She further added that if reasoned and public-interest-based proposals are received from any area in future, the Authority will consider them in accordance with established rules and standards.