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Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project Gets Fresh Push, Odisha Govt to Seek Centre’s Support For New Plan
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi
The Odisha government will soon submit a new proposal to the Centre for the Bhubaneswar metro rail project, Housing and Urban Development (H &UD ) minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced after the second inter-ministerial committee meeting on Thursday (14 August), The New Indian Express reported.
A technical committee comprising the H&UD secretary, engineers, and experts will be constituted to prepare a comprehensive plan, including route alignment, parking spaces, and other facilities.
The panel will conduct field visits to metro-operational cities to adopt best practices, while public opinion will also be sought before finalising the blueprint.
“It has been decided to form a technical committee comprising H&UD secretary, engineers and experts to develop a comprehensive plan for the project including metro route and parking space after making field visits to cities, where the metro is functional. Public opinion will be sought before finalising the blueprint,” the minister was quoted as saying by TNIE.
The new proposal will be executed with financial support from the Centre.
A sub-committee will also be formed to oversee smooth implementation.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has cancelled tenders awarded to Ranjit Buildcon Ltd and Ceigall India Ltd, following the state’s decision.
