Union Cabinet Greenlights Metro Projects in Three Cities, Plus Two New Airports

On Friday, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted substantial improvements in India’s transportation infrastructure. The Cabinet approved numerous metro projects and airport amenities for nearly Rs 34,000 crore.

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.

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