Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Maharashtra Approves Funding for Pune Metro Expansion
The government of Maharashtra has given the okay to borrow money to build more parts of the Pune Metro.
This means they'll extend the existing lines to new places like Chandni Chowk, Wagholi, and Katraj.
They are also building two new stations.
They will borrow money to pay for it, which will let them build the metro faster.
The government hopes this will make it easier for people to get around.
Maharashtra government approved seeking loans to fund Pune Metro extensions.
The Cabinet gave consent to raise funds for various Metro lines, including Lines 2 and 4.
Funds will be raised through loans to expedite the execution of metro routes.
Expansion includes routes from Vanaz to Chandni Chowk and Ramwadi to Wagholi.
Two new stations will be constructed on the Swargate to Katraj route.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Cabinet
- What
- Approved seeking loans for Pune Metro route expansions.
- When
- Approval given on Wednesday
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To fund the expansion of Pune Metro routes and speed up execution of the Metro lines.
- Project Scope
- Extension of Pune Metro Lines 2 & 4, Thane Ring Metro, and Nagpur Metro Phase 2
- Funding Mechanism
- Loans
- Approved Routes
- Vanaz to Chandni Chowk, Ramwadi to Wagholi, PCMC to Nigdi, Swargate to Katraj, Khadakwasla to Kharadi, Nal Stop to Manikbaug
- New Stations (Swargate to Katraj)
- Balajinagar and Bibewadi
- Cost of New Stations
- Rs 683.11 crore
- PMC Contribution (New Stations)
- Rs 227.42 crore
- Loan for New Stations
- Rs 341.13 crore
