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PM Modi says Pune metro expansion will benefit residents
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 11:46 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that the ongoing metro development in Pune will bring tangible benefits to the city's commuters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering in Pune, emphasizing the significance of the city's metro project. He stated that the expansion of the metro network is expected to deliver direct advantages to Pune's residents, particularly in terms of daily commuting.
Modi pointed out that a modern metro system will enhance connectivity across key zones, cut travel times and stimulate local economic activity. The improved public transport is also likely to ease road congestion and reduce pollution levels.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to completing the metro phases according to the existing schedule, assuring that funding and technical support remain in place. Officials have been urged to maintain momentum to meet projected milestones.
Concluding his remarks, the Prime Minister called on citizens to cooperate with the authorities and make full use of the upcoming metro services, which he described as a catalyst for Pune's urban growth.
Modi pointed out that a modern metro system will enhance connectivity across key zones, cut travel times and stimulate local economic activity. The improved public transport is also likely to ease road congestion and reduce pollution levels.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to completing the metro phases according to the existing schedule, assuring that funding and technical support remain in place. Officials have been urged to maintain momentum to meet projected milestones.
Concluding his remarks, the Prime Minister called on citizens to cooperate with the authorities and make full use of the upcoming metro services, which he described as a catalyst for Pune's urban growth.