Pune Metro Expansion Gets Major Budget Boost

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-02T10:28:20.509392+05:30

- The Pune Metro project receives a significant allocation of Rs 838.96 crore for the 2025-26 fiscal, focusing on PCMC-Nigdi and Swargate-Katraj extensions. - Daily ridership on the two operational routes has increased to 1.6 lakh, with plans to improve last-mile connectivity. - The Centre also allocates Rs 230 crore for the Mula-Mutha pollution abatement project, aiming to speed up work on STPs. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/union-budget-2025-punes-nigdi-katraj-metro-extension-plans-gather-steam-with-rs-839-crore-allocation/articleshow/117849345.cms), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/budget-provision-of-699cr-for-pune-metro-230cr-for-mula-mutha-river-rejuvenation-project-101738435805088.html)

The Pune Metro project receives a significant allocation of Rs 838.96 crore for the 2025-26 fiscal, focusing on PCMC-Nigdi and Swargate-Katraj extensions.
Daily ridership on the two operational routes has increased to 1.6 lakh, with plans to improve last-mile connectivity.
The Centre also allocates Rs 230 crore for the Mula-Mutha pollution abatement project, aiming to speed up work on STPs.

Source: The Times Of India, Hindustan Times