Maharashtra clears Nagpur Metro extension to Kanhan Town

The Infrastructure Sub-Committee of the Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a proposal to extend the Northern Corridor of the second phase of Nagpur Metro from Kanhan River to Kanhan Town.

According to an official press release, the 1.4-km-long elevated corridor will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 310.35 crore.

The proposal, prepared by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro), was approved by the infrastructure subcommittee headed by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday, the release said.

As part of the project, an elevated metro station will be constructed in Kanhan Town.

The elevated metro system operates on a viaduct built on pillars above the ground.

According to the proposal, Kanhan Town has a population of around 35,000, while about 5,000 to 6,000 people commute there from Nagpur every day.

The extension is expected to improve connectivity not only for Kanhan but also for Ramtek, Tekdi, Kandri Mines, Nagardhan, Gondegaon Mines and the Mauda Super Thermal Power Project.

According to the release, the expansion will eventually benefit approximately 20,000 additional passengers daily.

The project will be financed through equity contributions of Rs 39.88 crore from the Central and Maharashtra governments. In addition, the Central and Maharashtra governments will provide interest-free subordinated debt. Approximately Rs 155.18 crore will be raised through concessional multilateral loans.