Question : METRO RAIL PROJECTS



(a) the details of the proposals received from the various States/under consideration of the Union Government for providing metro rail connectivity in metropolitan/medium cities in the country and the status thereof, project-wise and State-wise;

(b) the funds earmarked for those projects alongwith the time by which the projects are likely to be completed; project-wise and state-wise;

(c) the criteria laid down for identifying the cities where such metro projects are likely to be provided/being provided; and

(d) the other modes of transportation facilities under consideration of the Government for these cities?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a): The details of the proposals received from various State Governments for providing Metro rail connectivity are as follows given annexure.