India's metro network is rapidly expanding and is on track to surpass the United States, becoming the world's second-largest in the coming years. in an event Hardeep Puri stated that in the next five years, India is expected to be among the top three global economies. Currently, India ranks third in metro network operations, trailing behind China and the United States. China leads with a vast network of 9,827.5 kilometers, which includes 47 metro systems and 281 lines, while the United States has a network spanning 1,386.2 kilometers with 16 metro systems and 87 lines. 

India's operational metro network covers about 911.48 kilometers, spread across 17 metro systems and 38 lines. However, with the current pace of expansion, India is projected to soon surpass the United States. In the next 2-3 years, India's operational metro network is expected to surpass 950 kilometers, establishing its position as the second-largest globally.
 Puri emphasized that India's development cannot progress without the development of Kashmir. He noted that in the 1700s, India held a 25% share of global GDP, which gradually declined to just 2% by 1947. A decade ago, in 2014, India's economy was often considered among the top 5 globally. Since the establishment of the Narendra Modi-led government in 2014, India has now solidified its place among the top 5 economies in the world.

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