Will the Minister of HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to extend Metro line link up to Shamshabad International Airport, Hyderabad in Telangana State;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the funds allocated/utilized for the completion of the Hyderabad metro during the last three years and the current year?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)
(a) Urban transport is an integral part of urban development which is a state subject. Respective state governments are, therefore, responsible for initiating and developing urban transport infrastructure, including metro rail projects in cities or urban agglomerates. The Central Government considers financial assistance for metro rail proposals, on the basis of the feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned state Governments. Hence, proposals for metro rail project are initiated by the respective State Governments. No proposal has been received from the State Government of Telangana for extension of Metro Line to Shamshabad International Airport, Hyderabad.
(b) & (c) Question does not arise.
(d) As per the information provided by Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL), out of total Viability Gap Funding (VGF) assistance of Rs. 1,458 crore by the Government of India, an amount of Rs. 1,204 crore was spent on the Hyderabad Metro Project in the last three years and NIL amount during the current year
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