Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Odisha Halts Bhubaneswar Metro, Former CM Patnaik Reacts
The Odisha government decided to stop the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project that was planned earlier.
Naveen Patnaik, who was in charge before, is not happy, saying it will slow down the city's progress.
He believes the Metro would have helped the city move around more easily and grow.
The new government wants to create a new plan for the project with help from the central government, as the old plan was not possible.
Odisha government cancelled Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project.
Naveen Patnaik expressed concern, stating the project would set the city back.
Patnaik said the project was planned for completion by 2027.
The current government plans a new Metro project in collaboration with the Centre.
The new project will have a different approach from the previous one.
- Who
- Naveen Patnaik and current Odisha government.
- What
- Cancellation of Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project.
- When
- The cancellation occurred recently, after the change in government.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- The current government cited that the previous project plan was not feasible and plans to create a new project with central assistance.
Naveen Patnaik's Stance
Current Odisha Government's Stance
Project Feasibility
Naveen Patnaik's Stance
The cancellation will set Bhubaneswar back by 10 years in terms of urban mobility and development.
Current Odisha Government's Stance
The current government aims to create a more feasible project in partnership with the Central government.
- Project
- Bhubaneswar Metro Rail
- Previous Government
- BJD
- Current Government
- BJP
- Estimated Cost (previous plan)
- Rs 5,000 crore
- Previous Plan
- Fully state funded
- Previous Completion Timeline
- 2027 (Phase 1)