(a) whether there is any plan to expand the on-going Agra Metro work to cover Agra Civil Airport and Fatehpur-Sikri to provide connectivity specially for tourists for visiting Fatehpur-Sikri and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the details of the financial implications involved therein and mode in which it is likely to be built; and
(c) the progress made and present status in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)
(a) Urban Transport, including metro rail, is an integral part of urban development, which is a state subject. Therefore, all proposals for metro rail projects are initiated by the respective State Government. Government of India (GoI) has not received any such proposal from Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP).
(b) & (c) Do not arise.
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