Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has on Saturday approved detailed project report of Bhubaneswar Metro project, phase I of which is proposed to be taken up at an estimated cost of ₹5929 crore.
The State government had earlier announced to bear the entire cost of metro project which will be first metro project of Odisha.
“The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project is a major landmark project for Odisha. Bhubaneswar will join the select group of top cities in the country with a metro rail system. This project will further strengthen the public transport in the city and enable the economic growth of the city. The city has been recognized for various urban projects and is emerging as a city with an enhanced quality of life. I am sure this mega project will make Bhubaneswar as a top liveable city in the country,” said Mr. Patnaik
