(a) whether the fate of Bangalore Metro Rail Project has still not been decided by the Union Government of India;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government of India to expedite the approval to the Bangalore Metro Rail Project?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI AJAY MAKEN )
(a)to(c): The Bangalore Metro Rail Project is at an advanced
stage of consideration by Government of India. Further
consideration is awaiting a decision of a Group of Ministers set
up to decide upon an appropriate gauge for metro systems in the
country and other related matters.