What is the latest status of the project “Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project”?

The status recorded for “Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project” is cancelled.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project”: government bodies (Odisha Government, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation).

Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project”?

This Taiyo project page references Kalinga TV along with the original URL (https://kalingatv.com/odisha/shocked-to-know-that-bhubaneswar-metro-rail-contracts-have-been-cancelled-by-bjp-led-odisha-govt-lop-naveen-patnaik/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project

Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Source: Kalinga TV

Project

Cancelled

The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project was a planned metro rail system intended to reshape city transport, alleviate congestion, and catalyze city expansion. The project had a set timeline for Phase 1 completion by 2027. However, the contracts for the project were cancelled by the BJP-led Odisha Government, which has been criticized by the opposition for pushing the city development back by 10 years.

Status: Closed
Sector: Mass Transit, Rail, Government
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Kalinga TV

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The project “Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Kalinga TV.

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Original status	cancelled
Taiyo status	Closed
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project was a planned metro rail system intended to reshape city transport, alleviate congestion, and catalyze city expansion. The project had a set timeline for Phase 1 completion by 2027. However, the contracts for the project were cancelled by the BJP-led Odisha Government, which has been criticized by the opposition for pushing the city development back by 10 years.
Original sector	Transport

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Country	India
State	Odisha
City	Bhubaneswar

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Source	Kalinga TV
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Record type	Project
Sector	Mass Transit, Rail, Government
Article published date	2025-09-16

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