Srinagar- The long-anticipated Srinagar Metro Project, expected to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance urban mobility in the city, remains in limbo as it awaits clearance from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India.
In response to a question raised by MLA Tanveer Sadiq in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Housing and Urban Development Department disclosed that the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR), amounting to Rs 4893 crore and prepared by M/s RITES Ltd., has been submitted to the central ministry. However, the proposal has yet to receive official approval, stalling progress on the ambitious transit project.
Authorities further confirmed that, as of now, no discussions have been initiated with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) or any other agency regarding the project’s execution and implementation since it remains stuck at the approval stage. Given the current status, setting a fresh timeline for its completion is not feasible.
The Srinagar Metro Project is widely regarded as a vital solution to the city’s worsening traffic congestion and urban expansion challenges. The continued delay in its clearance has sparked concerns among residents and key stakeholders, who fear further setbacks in the realization of this crucial infrastructure development.
Originally proposed in 2017 as a means to tackle the city’s mounting transportation issues, the metro rail project was initially budgeted at Rs 4893 crore. Designed to be executed in two phases, it would span a total of 25 kilometers, featuring two corridors—one stretching from HMT Junction to Indira Nagar and another from Osmanabad to Hazoori Bagh. However, the lack of progress in securing approval has kept the project from moving forward, leaving Srinagar’s commuters in a state of uncertainty.
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