:
(a) The steps being taken by the Government of India to encourage environmentally
friendly and affordable mass transport project in Mumbai; and
(b) The proposed investment and time frame for these projects ?
:
(a) The steps being taken by the Government of India to encourage environmentally
friendly and affordable mass transport project in Mumbai; and
(b) The proposed investment and time frame for these projects ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a) : Urban Transport being a State subject, it is for the State Governments to formulate
appropriate proposals for public transport systems in their cities. Under the National
Urban Transport Policy (NUTP), the Govt. of India encourages all large cities to develop
city-specific plans for mass transit systems, using such technologies as are appropriate,
keeping in view the likely demand and other techno-economic factors. The government
also offers financial support in the form of equity or viability gap funding, subject to
fulfilment of specified conditions. The Government of Maharashtra has prepared a
master plan for introduction of Metro Rail System in 9 corridors covering 146.5 Km.
to be implemented in 3 Phases. 40% of cost of study was borne by Govt. of India.
(b) : The quantum of investment and the timeframe differs from project to project.
The details in respect of first two lines of first phase are as under :
Estimated Proposed investment Time frame (Rs.in Cr.)
Versova-Andheri- 2356 4 yrs. Ghatkopar
Colaba-Mahim - 8825 6 yrs. Charcop