CM Patnaik will lay the foundation stone of Bhubaneswar Metro project on January 1.

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will lay the foundation stone of the much-awaited Bhubaneswar Metro project on January 1, 2024. CM Patnaik announced the project on Odisha Day on April 1, 2023, for which the detailed project report has been approved by the government. Patnaik, who first reviewed the project, approved the ‘Detailed Project Report’ (DPR) and said it was going to be a major landmark project for Odisha.

“Reviewed the status of Phase-1 of Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project, which is being taken up under our 5T initiative. “This is going to be a major landmark project for Odisha and with this, Bhubaneswar will join the select cities of the country.” A metro rail system,” the CM had earlier posted on Instagram. “This project will further strengthen public transport in the city and boost economic growth. Bhubaneswar has been recognized for various urban projects and is emerging as a city with advanced quality of life. I am sure this mega project will make Bhubaneswar a top place to live. city in the country,” he said.

Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation signed a contract with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for the construction of Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project – Phase-I from Bhubaneswar Airport to Trisulia in Cuttack. A total of Rs 6255 crore will be spent on this project, which is the largest investment in any infrastructure project in Odisha. Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Mayor Sulochana Das said that tomorrow will be a historic day for Odisha.