PM Modi inaugurates Agra Metro Project
07 Dec 2020 15:22:06
New Delhi, Dec 7: PM Modi virtually inaugurated the Agra Metro Project and launched the phase one of its construction. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was physically present at the event.
The project is expected to benefit 29 lakh people in the city of Agra as well as more than 60 lakh tourists who visit the place each year. Agra Metro Project consists of two corridors with a total length of 29.4 km. It connects famous tourist attractions like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra and other important points with railway stations and bus stands.
Kumar Keshav, Managing Director, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation. has said “The Metro project will not only strengthen the transport system of Agra but also improve the heritage value of its historical monuments. That’s why the Detailed Project Report (DPR) was prepared in such a way that the skyline of Agra was not disturbed and the beauty of its monuments remains intact.”
Speaking at the programme to begin construction of Agra Metro Rail Project. https://t.co/xDQLUUfrrZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 7, 2020
The project will help boost ease of Living of the people of Agra and will benefit the tourists. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 8,379.62 crores. The project is expected to complete in five years.
The feasibility study of the Agra Metro Project was conducted in 2016. The Detailed Progress Report of the project was prepared by RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited).
The costs of the project was estimated as Rs 350 per kilo metre. The prices were estimated based on the Price Index.