The State Names Authority (SNA), under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved changes to the names of nine metro stations in Delhi. These modifications include the complete renaming of two metro stations and changes in the names of seven others.
An official release from the Chief Minister's Office said the panel examined suggestions related to 21 stations, while leaving the names of 12 unchanged, according to a PTI report.
Two metro stations have new official names. North Pitampura will now be known as Haiderpur Village, while Pitampura has been renamed Madhuban Chowk.
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For seven metro stations, names have been modified to reflect wider neighbourhood identities. Here are the modified names:
- Uttari Pitampura–Prashant Vihar, previously known as 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
- Mangolpur Kalan–West Enclave, earlier West Enclave
The panel left the names of 12 stations unchanged out of the total 21 modifications suggested in the original detailed project report, officials said. The retained names are:
- Majlis Park
- Bhalaswa
- Haiderpur Badli Mor
- Deepali Chowk
- Yamuna Vihar
- Bhajanpura
- Khajuri Khas
- Soorghat
- Jharoda Majra
- Burari
- Pushpanjali
- Maujpur-Babarpur
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the final selection of metro station names reflected public opinion and the cultural character of the neighbourhoods they serve.
According to the official note, the decision was reached after careful consideration of the historical, social and cultural context of the areas concerned, as well as representations from local leaders and members of the public.
The Chief Minister said that future proposals of a similar nature would be taken up if they align with broader public interest.
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Regular commuters, particularly those who depend on route maps, station announcements and digital navigation tools, may need some time to familiarise themselves with the revised station names.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is expected to roll out updated signage, maps and onboard announcements. Passengers are advised to refer to revised route charts and official updates before travelling over the next few days.
Officials said the decision goes beyond a routine administrative exercise, describing it as a symbolic step intended to reinforce the connection between public infrastructure and local communities.
By drawing on local history and public sentiment in station naming, the government said it aims to foster a stronger sense of belonging among residents.
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