{"id":70625,"date":"2025-08-07T15:01:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T09:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanacres.in\/?p=70625"},"modified":"2025-08-07T15:01:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T09:31:43","slug":"chennai-metro-phase-2-gets-rs-3000-crore-boost-from-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/?p=70625","title":{"rendered":"Chennai Metro Phase 2 Gets Rs 3000 Crore Boost from Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Union government has released Rs 3,000 crore for Chennai Metro Rail\u2019s Phase 2 project during the current financial year, reaffirming its strategic commitment to sustainable urban mobility in India\u2019s southern metropolis. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs disbursed the Rs 3,000 crore by July 28, as part of a record Rs 8,445.8 crore allocation for 2025\u201326. This allocation marks India\u2019s highest for any metro project this year.<\/b><\/h3>\n

The released funds include Rs 1,841.2 crore as equity contribution, Rs 158.8 crore in subordinate debt, and Rs 1,000 crore routed through pass-through assistance from international agencies. This allocation comes after the central government reclassified Phase 2 as a central sector scheme in October 2024, removing procedural bottlenecks that had previously delayed financial support.<\/span><\/h4>\n

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A senior official associated with the Chennai Metro Rail project confirmed that an additional Rs 5,400 crore was released prior to March 2025, bringing the total financial support to approximately Rs 8,400 crore. \u201cThe Centre has been disbursing funds steadily, not in fixed tranches, but based on project needs. This flexible approach has kept construction timelines on track,\u201d the official noted.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Spanning 118.9 km over three major corridors, Phase 2 is poised to redefine Chennai\u2019s urban transit landscape. The project aligns with India\u2019s broader goals of creating net-zero carbon cities by promoting public transport, reducing traffic congestion, and curbing vehicular emissions. By encouraging a modal shift from private vehicles to mass transit, Chennai Metro Phase 2 is expected to significantly improve air quality and accessibility in the region.<\/span><\/h4>\n

The funding eases Tamil Nadu\u2019s financial burden and strengthens its push for green infrastructure. Officials say smooth fund flow bodes well for future metro projects. Meanwhile, calls grow for central approval of new lines in Kilambakkam, Madurai and Coimbatore to promote equitable urban development across the state.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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