Kolkata: Bypass Metro Receives Rs 18 Bn
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Kolkata: Bypass Metro Receives Rs 18 Bn

In a significant development for Kolkata's metro infrastructure, the Bypass Metro project has been allocated Rs 18 billion in the interim budget. Alongside this, other Kolkata Metro projects have also received substantial funding to accelerate their progress.

The allocation of funds for the Bypass Metro project underscores the government's commitment to enhancing urban transportation in Kolkata. The project aims to improve connectivity and ease traffic congestion in the city's bustling areas.

The interim budget also earmarks funds for various other Kolkata Metro projects, signalling a concerted effort to advance metro infrastructure development in the region. These projects play a crucial role in modernizing Kolkata's transportation network and meeting the growing demands of its residents.

Stakeholders in Kolkata's transportation sector, including commuters and authorities, welcome the allocation of funds for metro projects. The infusion of capital is expected to expedite the completion of ongoing projects and pave the way for future metro expansions in the city.

As Kolkata Metro projects receive significant financial backing in the interim budget, the city inches closer to achieving its urban mobility goals. The investments in metro infrastructure underscore the government's recognition of the metro as a vital component of Kolkata's sustainable development and growth.

In a significant development for Kolkata's metro infrastructure, the Bypass Metro project has been allocated Rs 18 billion in the interim budget. Alongside this, other Kolkata Metro projects have also received substantial funding to accelerate their progress. The allocation of funds for the Bypass Metro project underscores the government's commitment to enhancing urban transportation in Kolkata. The project aims to improve connectivity and ease traffic congestion in the city's bustling areas. The interim budget also earmarks funds for various other Kolkata Metro projects, signalling a concerted effort to advance metro infrastructure development in the region. These projects play a crucial role in modernizing Kolkata's transportation network and meeting the growing demands of its residents. Stakeholders in Kolkata's transportation sector, including commuters and authorities, welcome the allocation of funds for metro projects. The infusion of capital is expected to expedite the completion of ongoing projects and pave the way for future metro expansions in the city. As Kolkata Metro projects receive significant financial backing in the interim budget, the city inches closer to achieving its urban mobility goals. The investments in metro infrastructure underscore the government's recognition of the metro as a vital component of Kolkata's sustainable development and growth.

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