<h1>28.5 km metro corridor with 27 stations launched; Rs 5,500 crore project aims four-year completion, integrated last-mile buses</h1> A new 28.5 km metro corridor with 27 stations in Gurugram had its foundation stone laid by national and state officials; the project, led by the local metro rail company, is budgeted at about Rs 5,500 crore with a four-year completion target. Extensions and additional corridors are planned to improve inter-city connectivity across the National Capital Region. The central government will allocate concessional buses to states, with a tranche designated for Haryana and a portion for Gurugram to support last-mile links via an app-based system and integrated fare media. Authorities project reductions in congestion and pollution and expect economic and employment benefits.