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Maharashtra OKs Rs 1.8 billion Funding for Pune Metro Expansion
✍️ Construction World
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 12:16 PM
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The Maharashtra government has approved a Rs 1.8 billion allocation to extend the Pune Metro network.
Maharashtra's state cabinet gave the green light to a Rs 1.8 billion budget earmarked for the expansion of the Pune Metro system. The approval, reported by Construction World, marks a significant step in the city's public‑transport development plan.
The funds are expected to be used for extending existing lines and adding new stations, aiming to improve connectivity across key urban corridors. Officials anticipate that the expanded network will ease traffic congestion and support Pune's growing commuter demand.
While detailed project timelines were not disclosed, the allocation signals the state's commitment to advancing mass‑transit infrastructure in line with broader urban‑mobility goals.
The investment also aligns with Maharashtra's broader push to modernise transport assets, potentially attracting further private and central‑government participation in future phases of the metro project.
Construction authorities are set to begin detailed planning and tendering processes following the approval, with the expectation that the expansion will become operational in the coming years.
The funds are expected to be used for extending existing lines and adding new stations, aiming to improve connectivity across key urban corridors. Officials anticipate that the expanded network will ease traffic congestion and support Pune's growing commuter demand.
While detailed project timelines were not disclosed, the allocation signals the state's commitment to advancing mass‑transit infrastructure in line with broader urban‑mobility goals.
The investment also aligns with Maharashtra's broader push to modernise transport assets, potentially attracting further private and central‑government participation in future phases of the metro project.
Construction authorities are set to begin detailed planning and tendering processes following the approval, with the expectation that the expansion will become operational in the coming years.