The Union Cabinet on Friday (August 16) approved two new airport projects in Bihar and West Bengal, and three metro projects in Pune, Thane and Bengalore. The Cabinet gave its nod to the airport projects at Bagdogra in West Bengal and Bihta in Bihar at an estimated total cost of Rs 2,962 crore, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Vaishnaw said a new civil enclave at Bagdogra airport has been approved at an estimated cost of Rs 1,549 crore.
The project includes construction of an apron with a capacity of 10 parking bays suitable for A-321 aircraft. In addition, the Cabinet has given its nod to a new civil enclave at Bihta in Bihar. The cost is estimated at Rs 1,413 crore.
According to the Government, the project includes the construction of a platform with the capacity to accommodate 10 parking spaces suitable for A-321/B-737-800/A-320 type aircraft.
“The Cabinet has approved the New Civil Enclave at Bagdogra Airport, West Bengal, with an estimated total cost of Rs 1,549 Cr. The project includes construction of an apron capable of accommodating 10 parking bays suitable for A-321 type aircraft. The proposal for development of New Civil Enclave at Bihta, Patna, Bihar, with an estimated cost of Rs 1,413 Cr has been approved. The project includes construction of an apron capable of accommodating 10 parking bays suitable for A-321/B-737-800/A-320 type aircraft,” Vaishnaw said.
Cabinet approves expansion of Phase 1 of Pune Metro project
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the underground line from Swargate to Katraj of the existing PCMC-Swargate metro line of the Pune Metro Phase I project. This new extension is known as Line 1B extension and will be 5.46 km long and will include three underground stations connecting key areas like Market Yard, Bibwewadi, Balaji Nagar and suburban Katraj.
The project, which aims to provide seamless connectivity in Pune, is scheduled to be completed by February 2029.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs.2954.53 crore, and the funding will be shared equally between the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra, along with contributions from bilateral agencies etc.
Cabinet approves Thane Metro Rail project
The Union Cabinet has approved the corridor of the comprehensive ring metro project in Thane, Maharashtra. The 29-km corridor will run along the periphery of the western side of Thane city with 22 stations. The network is bordered by the Ulhas River on one side and the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. [SGNP] on the other.
This connectivity would provide a sustainable and efficient mode of transport, allowing the city to develop its economic potential and alleviate traffic congestion on the roads. The project is also expected to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs.12,200.10 crore, with equal equity from the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra, as well as partial funding from bilateral agencies.
Cabinet approves two corridors of Bangalore Metro Phase 3 project
The Union Cabinet has approved Phase 3 of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project with two elevated corridors with a length of 44.65 km and 31 stations. Corridor 1 from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura (along Outer Ring Road West) with a length of 32.15 km and 22 stations and Corridor 2 from Hosahalli to Kadabagere (along Magadi Road) with a length of 12.50 km and 9 stations.
When Phase 3 is launched, Bengaluru city will have 220.20 km of active metro rail network. The total cost of completion of the project is Rs 15,611 crore.
(With PTI inputs)
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