Question : DELHI METRO RAIL PROJECT

(a) whether attention of the Government has been drawn to the news item captioned `Metro` link for `Satellites` appearing in `The Hindu` dated June 23, 2001;

(b) if so, the facts of the matter reported therein;

(c) whether the Union Government propose to provide metro service to the residents of bordering States of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh;

(d) if so, the names of places selected for the purpose;

(e) whether the entire transport scenario in the entire NCR region is needed to be transformed dramatically, which would decongest the capital;

(f) if so, the details of the planning of the Government; and

(g) the time by which the said scheme is likely to be implemented?

MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI JAGMOHAN )

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b)to(d): The following three corridors have been initially prioritised for implementation in consultation with the State Governments:-

(i) Shahdara-Ghaziabad (13.8 Kms.)

(ii) Sahibabad-Minto Bridge (19.2 Kms)

(iii) Dayabasti-Gurgaon (26 kms.)