Question : Expansion of Metro Rail Projects

(a) the present status of expansion works of various metro rail projects in the country including the metro projects in Karnataka State;
(b) the details of expansion plans awaiting approval from the Union Government for various metro rail projects in the country;
(c) the target and schedule of completion of these projects in the country including Karnataka, project and State-wise; and
(d) the total funds earmarked and spent for the Metro projects in the country during the last three years, State/year-wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)

(a) The present status of expansion works of various metro rail projects in the country, including the metro projects in Karnataka, along with the targeted/expected date of completion, is given in Annexure I.

(b) & (c) Urban transport, which is an integral part of urban development, is a state subject. Hence, respective State Governments are responsible for initiating, developing and funding urban transport infrastructure including metro rail projects. As per Metro Rail Policy-2017, the Central Government considers financial assistance for such projects in cities or urban agglomerates, based on feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned State Government/Union Territory (UT). The details of proposals received from various State Governments/Union Territories (UTs) for implementation of Metro Rail/MetroLite/MetroNeo/Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) projects, along with expected date of completion, are given in Annexure II.

(d) The details of funds allocated and released for various metro projects in the country during the last three years, State/year-wise, are given in Annexure III.

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