Bangalore Metro Rail Project: Centre approves two phases of Namma Metro; details

Final month, the identical two phases of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Mission had been permitted by the Union Cupboard. (representational picture: IE)

Bangalore Metro Rail Mission: On Monday, the central authorities permitted the Bangalore Metro Rail Mission Section 2A and Section 2B, a 58.19 kilometre lengthy stretch from Central Silk Board Junction to Kempegowda Worldwide Airport by way of Hebbal Junction, in keeping with an IE report. DV Sadananda Gowda, the Union Minister for Chemical compounds and Fertilisers, mentioned the metro undertaking, which is estimated to price an quantity of Rs 14,788.101 crore, might be accomplished in a interval of 5 years from the sanction date. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Company Restricted (BMRCL) issued a press release saying that the metro undertaking includes integration with different city transport programs of Bengaluru in an environment friendly and efficient method. In keeping with the Company, the undertaking will streamline the city transportation system of town. The order for sanction of Bangalore Metro Rail Mission Section 2A and Section 2B has been issued in the present day, it had said.

In keeping with the report, final month, the identical two phases of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Mission had been permitted by the Union Cupboard. These two metro phases are anticipated to assist journey to the Data Expertise (IT) and Biotechnology (BT) sectors primarily based within the state of Karnataka’s capital. An announcement from the Union Cupboard mentioned that the undertaking will streamline Bengaluru’s city transportation system, which is at the moment burdened as a result of intensive developments, heavy building within the metropolis and a rise within the variety of non-public automobiles, placing stress on journey infrastructure in addition to industrial actions. As soon as accomplished, the metro undertaking will present dependable, protected, safe, and comfy public transport to the general public.

Earlier this yr, the 6 kilometre lengthy Southern Extension line below the Namma Metro’s Section 2 from Yelachenahalli to Silk Institute Metro stations was inaugurated. In keeping with the Ministry of Housing & City Affairs, the inauguration of the Metro extension is a step in the direction of the targets of Bengaluru Mission 2022 so as to allow sooner commute in addition to sensible mobility choices within the metropolis.