August 16, 2024 9:32 PM

Cabinet approves five major infra projects: 3 metros at Bengaluru, Pune, Thane and airports at Bagdogra in West Bengal and Bihta in Bihar

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved three major metro rail projects and two new airport facilities across India. In Bengaluru, the Cabinet has approved Phase-3 of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project, an ambitious expansion aimed at further extending the city’s metro network. With an investment of Rs. 15,611 crore, this phase will introduce two new elevated corridors, spanning a total of 44.65 km and encompassing 31 stations. Corridor 1 will run 32.15 km...