UP govt awaiting central nod to metro projects totalling Rs 471 billion

DPR of proposed metro projects of Agra, Kanpur and Meerut pending with Centre

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the detailed project report (DPR) of proposed metro rail services in three major cities of Agra, Kanpur and Meerut had been sent to the Centre for approval.

On January 17, the Adityanath cabinet had cleared the three proposed metro projects totalling about Rs 471 billion. The funds would be raised through share equity, debt and borrowings from financial institutions. Agra, Kanpur and Meerut metro rail projects would span investment of Rs 139.36 billion, Rs 183.42 billion and Rs 148.90 billion, respectively. The three metro services are projected to be operational by