Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether there has been any increase in the revenue earned from Metro Rail Operations commenced to improve the transportation system in the cities;
(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years;
(c) if not, the reasons for the losses incurred, city-wise;
(d) whether the Government proposes to award the metro operations on contractual basis in the cities incurring losses; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)
(a) & (b) Yes, Madam. The details of revenue earned in five operational Metro Rail Projects, being implemented by special purpose vehicles which are 50:50 joint ventures of Central Government and respective state governments in last three years are as under:
Sr. No. Metro Rail Project Revenue Earned ( Rs. in Crore)
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
1 Delhi 1649.19 1765.38 2612.80
2 Bangalore 28.29 110.09 280.98
3. Chennai 10.70 13.81 27.90
4 Kochi Kochi Metro started 31.72
commercial operations in (June, 2017– March, 2018)
June, 2017. Hence, the March, 2018)
details of revenue
earned are not available.
5 Lucknow Lucknow Metro started 0.76
commercial operations in (Oct, 2017 – March, 2018)
September, 2017. Hence, the
details of revenue earned
are not available.
(c) Does not arise.
(d) No, Madam.
(e) Does not arise.
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