Metro line between Noida, Greater Noida approved
NOIDA: Nearly four months after the government in Uttar Pradesh changed hands, the three development authorities — Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway — held their long-awaited board meetings on Monday. Metro connectivity remained the focus of Noida Authority at its 176th board meeting. Apart from approving the DPR for a Metro extension between Kalindi Kunj and Botanical Garden, Noida Authority also gave its nod to a 7km link to Noida Extension. An exclusive Metro route between Noida and Greater Noida also got the board's clearance.
For the year 2012-13, the Authority allotted a total budget of Rs 7,021 crore for Noida. Of this, nearly 43% (Rs 3,000 crore) was allocated for development and infrastructure, besides Rs 500 crore for Metro extension.
In an effort to provide Metro connectivity to lakhs of people who would reside in the 'affordable housing hub' Noida Extension in the next 2-3 years, the board approved a proposal to extend the City Center Metro line till the crossing of sectors 71 and 72. A DPR will soon be prepared for this line. While the stations will be marked soon, Noida Authority officials said at least two stations will fall in Noida Extension, near Gaur roundabout and Eco Village-III. "This 7km route will cost Rs 1,800 crore. Of this, Rs 1,100 crore will be shared between Noida and Greater Noida," Saran said.
A special Metro line connecting the twin cities also got the green signal. "We are working on a PPP model and studying the feasibility of constructing this 35km line. The project is estimated to cost Rs 200 crore per km," the CEO said.
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