Expedite funds okayed by Centre for Chennai Metro Phase-ll: CM Stalin to Union Minister Khattar

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 3 accorded its approval to the Rs 63,246-crore project, which comprises three corridors and 128 stations.
Expedite funds okayed by Centre for Chennai Metro Phase-ll: CM Stalin to Union Minister Khattar
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NEW DELHI: The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar along with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, on Saturday, reviewed the progress of phase II of the Chennai Metro project spanning over 118.9 km.

According to the officials, the first stage of 8.35 km is expected to be commissioned by December 2025.

M K Stalin urged the Union Minister to expedite the release of funds, approved by the Union Cabinet for the Chennai Metro Rail Project, as soon as possible.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 3 accorded its approval to the Rs 63,246-crore project, which comprises three corridors and 128 stations.

The Central Government and the Government of Tamil Nadu are jointly funding about 46 per cent of the total cost of the project.

In a post on the micro-blogging site, Lal said that once the project is completed, it would provide a comfortable experience to users.

“Today held a review meeting with the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Shri @mkstalin ji and officials regarding the progress of the second phase of Chennai Metro Rail. Under the second phase, there will be a 118 km long new line with 3 corridors and 128 stations. On completion of this phase, Chennai city will have a total metro rail network of 173 km and people will get a seamless and smooth travel experience,” he said.

According to the officials, the union minister was urged to give priority to proposals related to the Chennai airport-Kilambakkam line and implementing Metrorail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai.

After the meeting, Stalin stated that he had also sought the Union Government’s support in funding the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail projects.

“Had the pleasure of meeting Hon'ble @mlkhattar to discuss the progress of Chennai Metro Rail's Phase-II project. Expressed our gratitude to the Union Government for accepting my request and approving the 118.9 km expansion and briefed about our efforts towards its speedy implementation,” he posted on X.

Stalin, in the meeting, said that work is progressing quickly for the phase II project and so far Rs 19,229 crore has been spent. He also thanked PM Modi and the Centre for accepting his request and approving phase II as a central sector project.

The CM said all efforts are being made by his government to complete work as per the deadline. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.

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