Title - Jamia Nagar metro station may be relocated

With Jamia Milia Islamia opposing construction of a Metro station inside its campus, Delhi Metro has ordered a study to explore the feasibility of shifting it from the current location amid indications that the proposed station would come up on one end of the institution.The station, part of which was earlier proposed to be constructed on the gardens of the prestigious university, might be shifted to a new location which is the entrance of Jamia Nagar.A Metro station in the area which has poor transport facilities would help thousands of people in Jamia Nagar, Batla House and Zakir Nagar.Sources told PTI that it was agreed at a meeting today attended by Delhi Chief Secretary P K Tripathi, Delhi Metro chief Mangu Singh and Jamia Vice Chancellor Najib Jung that the station would not come up at the centre of the campus."It was agreed that the station will not be at the centre of the campus, but on one end of the campus," a source said.The source also said that a feasibility study would be conducted by Delhi Metro on shifting of the station from the current location.Findings of the study would be submitted to Delhi Metro in a week's time. The suggested spot is right where Jamia Nagar begins and it would be closer to the residential areas.The decision comes after Jung opposed the station inside the varsity campus saying it would bring in security issues and may disrupt campus life.

Law Minister Salman Khurshid had also raised objections over construction of the station inside the campus, contending it would "spoil the sanctity" of the institute.

The station around the Jamia Milia Islamia campus would benefit at least 20,000 people, including students a day, once Metro operations start on the corridor.

Sources said the Delhi Metro would closely coordinate with university authorities in this regard.

Jung had contented earlier that a station inside the campus will have security issues and may disrupt campus life in the area.

"I have no objection to the Metro. It is a very good idea. Our only objection is to a Metro station being inside the campus because it brings major security issues for us," he said.