"Poised to transform transportation landscape": CM Patnaik after Odisha inks pact with Delhi Metro
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 21 (ANI): Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation on Monday signed a contract with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for the construction of Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project (Phase-I) from Bhubaneswar airport to Trishulia in Cuttack.
The DMRC will work as a turn-key consultant for the project. The MoU was signed in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on a virtual platform. The project is targeted to be completed in four years.
He further said that we are now poised to transform the transportation landscape in the capital region.
This is a flagship programme under the 5T Initiative of my government that will also symbolize the emergence of a new Odisha, he added.
Appreciating the expertise of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, he said that DMRC is a pioneer in the field of construction and operation of metro rail in the country.
He expressed confidence that the construction of the Metro Rail will be of world-class standard and will be completed on time.
The programme was moderated by 5T Chairman VK Pandian.
The project was announced by the Chief Minister on April 1, 2023. 5T Chairman VK Pandian on October 29 visited Trishulia to take stock of the progress in the project before the foundation.
Science and Technology Minister Ashok Panda said that this project will make Cuttack and Bhubaneswar truly twin cities.
Chief Secretary PK Jena said that the project will not only ease out traffic in both cities; it will also spruce up the economy.
Meanwhile, the length of the project from Bhubaneswar Airport to Trisulia Square is 26 km. There will be 20 Metro stations, including Capital Hospital, Rajmahal Square, Jayadev Vihar Square, and Patia Square.
Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary G Mathivatanan delivered the welcome address, and BMRC CEO Shri Siba Prasad Samantray proposed the vote of thanks.
Among others, MLA Shri Anant Narayan Jena, Susant Rout, Mayor Sulochana Das, and other senior officers were also present. (ANI)
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