Centre will examine Bangalore Metro Phase-2 and 3A Proposals after State Approvals

Bangalore, 24 May 2025: Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of various missions. He stated that the revised cost estimate for the Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project will be examined for approval by the Central Government once the proposal, duly approved by the State Cabinet, is received.

Regarding Bangalore Metro Phase-3A, there are currently about 75 kilometers of metro network operational in the city, with an additional 145 kilometers under construction. Recently, the Central Government sanctioned 45 kilometers of the metro Phase-3 network at a cost of ?15,600 crore.

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Government of Karnataka has submitted a proposal for Bangalore phase-3, A proposal of about 37 Km at the estimated cost of about  Rs 28,400 crore.  The cost estimate of phase-3 A network needs to be examined by an expert agency. The Central Government has already given direction in this regard.

The project will be taken up for sanction by the Central Government once a reply is received from the Government of Karnataka.  He has emphasized allowing higher FAR along mass transit corridors, which will help in reshaping cities, reducing road congestion, and more the use of public transport.

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