Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan presided over the flag-off ceremony of a special Independence Day-themed Metro train at Mandi House Metro Station, New Delhi, on 27 August 2026.
The specially decorated Independence Day-themed Metro train was introduced on the Delhi Metro network, with its patriotic livery aimed at commemorating India's independence celebrations in August 2026.
As Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan represented the Centre at the flag-off event, underlining the government's participation in Independence Day commemorations across New Delhi on 27 August 2026.
Mandi House Metro Station in New Delhi served as the venue for the flag-off of the Independence Day-themed Metro train on 27 August 2026, with the event organised in coordination with PIB.