(a) whether the Government is working on a project for linking of Mathura with Delhi through Metro Rail;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the work relating to the said project is under progress; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government is working on a project for linking of Mathura with Delhi through Metro Rail;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the work relating to the said project is under progress; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)
(a) & (b)Urban transport, which is an integral part of urban development, is a state subject. Hence, respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) is responsible for initiating and developing 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).No proposal for linking Mathura with Delhi through Metro Rail has been received from Government of Uttar Pradesh or Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).
(c) & (d) Do not arise.
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