CM Patnaik approves Rs 5,929 cr DPR for Bhubaneswar metro rail project

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday reviewed the status of Phase I of the Bhubaneswar metro project and approved the detailed report on the Rs 5,929 crore project.

“It will be fully borne by the Odisha government. It will be adopted as 5T initiative of the state government. 210 crore rupees have been provided in the supplementary budget for the current year,” an official statement issued by the chief said from the minister’s office.

Odisha Chief Minister Patnaik will lay the foundation stone of the project on January 1, 2024.

“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 metro rail system. This project will further strengthen the city’s public transportation and enable the economic growth of the city. The city has been recognized for various urban projects and has emerged as a city with improved quality of life. I am sure this mega project will make Bhubaneshwar the most liveable city in the country,” said CM Patnaik.

According to the Odisha government, the entire route of the metro project from Trisulia Square to Bhubaneswar Airport will be on an elevated structure and will run on the median/side of the existing roads, with 20 stations. The stations will cover important places like Nandankanan, KIIT Square, Damana Square, Jaydev Vihar and Vani Vihar. Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar Railway Station, Bapuji Nagar, Sishu Bhawan and Capital Hospital.

CM Patnaik directed all agencies involved in the project to work in close coordination and ensure timely completion of the project.

Housing and Urban Development Minister Usha Devi, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, Principal Secretary (HUD) Mathihattanan and senior officials attended the meeting.