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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cabinet OKs revised Jharia Master Plan for fire-control, Pune Metro Phase-II
The CCEA has approved the revised Jharia Master Plan with ₹5,940.47 crore outlay to tackle underground fires and rehabilitate affected families in Jharia coalfields. The plan prioritizes fire control, land stabilization, and sustainable rehabilitation, including livelihood generation. Additionally, the cabinet approved the second phase of the Pune Metro Rail Project for ₹3,626. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) that will address issues of underground fires land subsidence , and the rehabilitation of affected families in Jharia coalfields in Dhanbad, revised plan involves a total outlay of ₹5,940.47 implementation will follow a phased approach, prioritising fire control, land stabilisation, and relocation efforts in the most vulnerable areas of the coalfield that has been burning for over a century, since 1916. The updated plan places a stronger focus on sustainable rehabilitation, with a key emphasis on livelihood generation for the displaced families, officials said."The first phase of current Jharia Master Plan is for three years," information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the original JMP 2009, active fire zones in the coalfield, spread across about 450 square km, shrunk significantly and the affected area has come down to about 1.8 sq km from about 17.32 sq km. The original first phase allocation was ₹7,112 crore, officials the new plan, the government will roll out targeted skill development programmes and create income-generating opportunities for rehabilitated legal and non-legal title holder families will receive a 'livelihood grant' of ₹1 lakh, along with credit support of up to ₹3 lakh through institutional lending resettlement sites will get infrastructure and amenities such as roads, electricity, drinking water supply, sewage systems, schools, hospitals and skill centres, among others. A Jharia Alternative Livelihoods Rehabilitation Fund will be created to promote employment-oriented activities, with skill-building cabinet on Wednesday also approved the second phase of the Pune Metro Rail Project for Rs 3,626.24 crore. It comprises two elevated corridors spanning 12.75 km with a total of 13 stations. The cost will be shared by the Centre, Maharashtra government and external agencies, an official statement project aims to strengthen East-West mass transit in Pune and is expected to be completed within four cabinet also gave its nod for setting up the South Asia regional centre of International Potato Centre (CIP) in Agra at an estimated cost of ₹111.5 crore.
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Business Standard
10 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Cabinet approves ₹3,626 cr Phase-2 expansion of Pune Metro Rail Project
The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the second phase of the Pune Metro Rail Project, consisting of two corridors, at an estimated cost of Rs 3,626.24 crore. The project includes an extension from Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and from Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B), as continuations of the existing Vanaz–Ramwadi corridor under Phase 1. 'These two elevated corridors will span 12.75 kilometres and include 13 stations, connecting fast-developing suburbs such as Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kharadi and Wagholi. The project is scheduled for completion within four years,' the cabinet said in a statement. The project cost will be equally shared by the Government of India, Government of Maharashtra, and external bilateral or multilateral agencies. 'After completion of these corridors, the projected incremental daily ridership for the entire Line 2 is estimated at 0.96 lakh in 2027, 2.01 lakh in 2037, 2.87 lakh in 2047, and 3.49 lakh in 2057. The project will be implemented by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro), which will execute all civil, electro-mechanical and related works,' the cabinet said. The proposal aligns with Pune's comprehensive mobility plan. According to Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, the extension will connect the central part of the city to fast-growing suburbs on both the eastern and western ends. It will also link IT hubs, academic institutions and residential areas. Under long-term mobility planning, intercity bus services from cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru will be integrated at Chandani Chowk, while those from Ahilya Nagar and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar will connect at Wagholi, allowing passengers to seamlessly access Pune's metro system.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Union cabinet approves Phase 2 of Pune Metro, to cost ₹3,626 crore
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Phase 2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project from Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B) at a cost of ₹ 3626.24 crore as extensions of the existing Vanaz–Ramwadi corridor under Phase -1. Once these corridors are completed, the projected incremental daily ridership for the entire Line 2 is estimated at 96,000 in 2027, 2.01,000 in 2037, 2,87,000 in 2047, and 3,49,000 in 2057 (FILE ) These two elevated corridors will span 12.75km and include 13 stations connecting fast-developing suburbs such as Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kharadi, and Wagholi. The project is scheduled for completion in four years, a government statement on the cabinet decision said. 'This strategic proposal is a logical extension of the existing Corridor-2. It aligns with the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), which envisions a continuous Chandani Chowk to Wagholi Metro corridor to strengthen East–West mass transit in Pune,' the statement said. These extensions would serve key IT hubs, commercial areas, educational institutions, and residential pockets, increasing the share of public transport and ridership across the network. The new corridors will also integrate at the District Court Interchange Station with Line-1 (Nigdi–Katraj) and Line-3 (Hinjewadi–District Court) to enable seamless multimodal urban travel, it added. 'The approval to extend Pune Metro's Vanaz- Ramwadi corridor is a welcome step aligned with the city's Comprehensive Mobility Plan. Connecting Wagholi and Bavdhan will offer faster, reliable transport to thousands,' Pranjal Kulkarni, program manager at the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, India, said. Kulkarni added that to encourage metro use, strong feeder and last-mile connectivity, especially seamless integration with PMPML (Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited) buses, was vital. 'Local area planning around stations, with better walkability, cycling infrastructure, and parking management, will also help boost ridership and ease traffic congestion,' he said.. The estimated project cost would be equally shared by the government of India, the Maharashtra government and external bilateral/multilateral agencies. The statement added that intercity bus services from cities such as Mumbai and Bengaluru would be integrated at Chandani Chowk, while those from Ahilya Nagar and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar will connect at Wagholi, allowing passengers to easily access Pune's metro system. These extensions will also help decongest arterial routes such as Paud Road and Nagar Road, offering safe, fast, and eco-friendly mobility options. Once these corridors are completed, the projected incremental daily ridership for the entire Line 2 is estimated at 96,000 in 2027, 2.01,000 in 2037, 2,87,000 in 2047, and 3,49,000 in 2057. The project would be implemented by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro), which would execute all civil, electro-mechanical, and related works. Pre-construction activities such as topographical survey and detailed design consultancy have already commenced, the statement added.
India Gazette
11 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Cabinet clears Rs 3,626 crore Pune Metro phase-2 to boost east-west connectivity
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved Phase-2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project, clearing two elevated corridors--Vanaz to Chandani Chowk and Ramwadi to Wagholi--as extensions of the existing Vanaz-Ramwadi line, aimed at boosting East-West connectivity and linking key suburbs, IT hubs, and transport nodes across the city, as per the Cabinet's statement. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2: Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B), as extensions of the existing Vanaz-Ramwadi corridor under Phase-1. These two elevated corridors will span 12.75 km and include 13 stations, connecting fast-developing suburbs such as Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kharadi, and Wagholi. The project is scheduled for completion within four years, the statement read. The estimated project cost is Rs 3626.24 crore, to be equally shared by the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra, and external bilateral/multilateral agencies. This strategic proposal is a logical extension of the existing Corridor-2 and aligns with the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), which envisions a continuous Chandani Chowk to Wagholi Metro corridor to strengthen East-West mass transit in Pune. According to the statement, these extensions will serve key IT hubs, commercial areas, educational institutions, and residential pockets, increasing the share of public transport and ridership across the network. The new corridors will also integrate at the District Court Interchange Station with Line-1 (Nigdi-Katraj) and Line-3 (Hinjewadi-District Court) to enable seamless multimodal urban travel. Under long-term mobility planning, intercity bus services from cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru will be integrated at Chandani Chowk, while those from Ahilya Nagar and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar will connect at Wagholi, allowing passengers to easily access Pune's Metro system. These extensions will also help decongest arterial routes such as Paud Road and Nagar Road, offering safe, fast, and eco-friendly mobility options, it further read. After completion of these corridors, the projected incremental daily ridership for the entire Line 2 is estimated at 0.96 lakh in 2027, 2.01 lakh in 2037, 2.87 lakh in 2047, and 3.49 lakh in 2057. The project will be implemented by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro), which will execute all civil, electro-mechanical, and related works. Pre-construction activities such as topographical survey and detailed design consultancy have already commenced. This strategic expansion is poised to unlock Pune's economic potential, enhance its urban transport infrastructure, and contribute significantly to sustainable and inclusive development across the metropolitan region, the statement added. (ANI)
India Gazette
11 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Cabinet approves Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2: Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B), as extensions of the existing Vanaz-Ramwadi corridor under Phase-1. According to Cabinet press release, these two elevated corridors will span 12.75 km and include 13 stations, connecting fast-developing suburbs such as Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kharadi, and Wagholi. The project is scheduled for completion within four years. The estimated project cost is Rs.3626.24 crore, to be equally shared by the Government of India, Government of Maharashtra, and external bilateral/multilateral agencies. This strategic proposal is a logical extension of the existing Corridor-2 and aligns with the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), which envisions a continuous Chandani Chowk to Wagholi Metro corridor to strengthen East-West mass transit in Pune. These extensions will serve key IT hubs, commercial areas, educational institutions, and residential pockets, increasing the share of public transport and ridership across the network. The new corridors will also integrate at the District Court Interchange Station with Line-1 (Nigdi-Katraj) and Line-3 (Hinjewadi-District Court) to enable seamless multimodal urban travel. Under long-term mobility planning, intercity bus services from cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru will be integrated at Chandani Chowk, while those from Ahilya Nagar and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar will connect at Wagholi, allowing passengers to easily access Pune's Metro system. These extensions will also help decongest arterial routes such as Paud Road and Nagar Road, offering safe, fast, and eco-friendly mobility options. After completion of these corridors, the projected incremental daily ridership for the entire Line 2 is estimated at 0.96 lakh in 2027, 2.01 lakh in 2037, 2.87 lakh in 2047, and 3.49 lakh in 2057. The project will be implemented by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro), which will execute all civil, electro-mechanical, and related works. Pre-construction activities such as topographical survey and detailed design consultancy have already commenced. This strategic expansion is poised to unlock Pune's economic potential, enhance its urban transport infrastructure, and contribute significantly to sustainable and inclusive development across the metropolitan region. (ANI)
