Odisha Government Signs Pact With DMRC for Rs 6,255-Cr Metro Rail Project

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation on Monday signed a contract with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Metro Rail Project (BCMRP).

The contract was signed for the construction of Phase I of the project, from Bhubaneswar airport to Trishulia Chhak in Cuttack.

The contract was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on a virtual platform.

The project is targeted to be completed in four years.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Patnaik said the pact signalled the emergence of a new era in the transportation history of Odisha.

“We are now poised to transform the transportation landscape in the capital region. This is a flagship programme of my government that will also symbolize the emergence of a New Odisha,” Patnaik added.

Stating that the state Cabinet had approved the First Phase of the metro project from Bhubaneswar Airport to Trisulia Square at a cost of Rs 6,255 crore, the CM said it was the single largest investment made in any infrastructure project in Odisha.

The entire cost of the project will be borne by the state government.

While appreciating the expertise of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, he expressed his confidence that the project would be of world-class standard and completed in time.

DMRC MD, Vikas Kumar termed it to be an apt time to start transit-oriented development in Odisha.

“It will spruce up the economy and push growth and development in the region, " he added.

The length of the project from Bhubaneswar Airport to Trisulia Square is 26 km with 20 Metro stations including Capital Hospital, Rajmahal Square, Jayadev Vihar Square, and Patia Square among others.