Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project Phase-I

reassessing

The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project Phase-I is being reassessed and restructured by the Government of Odisha under the Comprehensive Mobility Plan to ensure its long-term viability, sustainability, and urban mobility needs. A technical committee has been formed to rework the route and modalities after a feasibility study, including route suggestions and cost-sharing options. The project will be taken up with support from the Centre, which has been informed about plans to conduct ground surveys at various sites. The project was initially proposed without informing or seeking financial support from the Government of India, and the previous route was found unsuitable due to traffic chaos during soil testing. The project is planned to be implemented with technical and financial assistance from the Centre after approval of a fresh proposal.