Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government of France has agreed to double the credit line to India for sustainable Urban Development Projects;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether it is proposed to finance three Metro Rail Projects under the above funding; and
(d) if so, the details of these projects with location?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): The Government of France has increased development assistance from Euro 1 billion to Euro 2 billion to finance urban development projects in India.
(c)& (d): French Government has made commitments for two Metro Rail Projects namely Bangalore Metro Phase-II (Euro 200 million) and Kochi Metro Rail (Euro 180 million). Details are given in Annexure.
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Annexure
Details of the project which have AFD Loan project
Stretch
Length (KM)
Approved Cost (Rs. In cr)
Bangalore Metro Project-Phase-I (Under Consideration) A. East-West Corridor (Bayappanahalli to Mysore Road)
B. North-South Corridor (Yeshwanthpur to R.V. Road Jayanagar)
C. Extension-Yeshwanthapur to Hesaraghatta
D. Extension-RV Road Terminal to Puttenahally Cross
42.3 11609.00
Kochi Metro Rail Project-Kerala (Under Construction)
Alwaye-Petta
25.612
5181.79
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