NEW DELHI: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced significant developments in India’s transportation infrastructure, following a Cabinet meeting that approved multiple metro projects and airport facilities worth nearly Rs 34,000 crore.
Three metro projects received the green light:
Three metro projects received the green light:
- Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-3: This includes two corridors:
Corridor-1 will stretch 32.15 km from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura along the Outer Ring Road West, featuring 21 stations.
Corridor-2 will cover 12.50 km from Hosahalli to Kadabagere along Magadi Road, with 9 stations.
The two corridors are expected to be built at a cost of Rs 15,611 crore. - Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project: This project is set to be completed at a cost of Rs 12,200 crore, enhancing connectivity in the Thane area.
- Pune Metro Phase-1 Extension: This extension will run 5.46 km south from Swargate to Katraj, with a total estimated cost of Rs 2,954.53 crore, expected to be operational by 2029.
In addition to the metro projects, the Cabinet approved the establishment of two new airport facilities:
- New Civil Enclave at Bagdogra Airport, West Bengal: This project, estimated at Rs 1,549 crore, will include an apron capable of accommodating 10 parking bays for A-321 type aircraft.
- New Civil Enclave at Bihta, Patna, Bihar: This project, with an estimated cost of Rs 1,413 crore, will also feature an apron for 10 parking bays suitable for A-321/B-737-800/A-320 type aircraft.
These initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to enhancing urban mobility and infrastructure development across India, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and improve air travel facilities.
