Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Friday announced that they will be extending metro services on Line 2A and 7 from October 19 to October 23 on the occasion of Navratri. The decision to extend metro services during Navratri comes as a gift to the city's residents, offering a unique opportunity to participate in the celebrations without concerns about traffic woes or the expenses of late-night travel, stated the media statement issued by MMRDA. 

The statement read, "The glorious festival of Navratri is arriving soon. Therefore, the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Chairman of MMRDA Mr Eknath Shinde has made the decision to extend the services on Metro Lines 2A and 7 to enhance the comfort and safety of commuters during the festivities of Navratri. Under his guidance and support, Maha Mumbai Metro brings the gift of extended services from 19th October 2023 to 23rd October 2023. So, Mumbaikars are sure to enjoy this unique opportunity to take part in long hours of celebration without having to worry about the troubles of traffic and the expenses of late-night travels."