Construction on Corridor II of the Patna metro rail project between Patna Junction and Patliputra bus terminal is likely to pick up speed now that the essential land for the project has been transferred.
The requisite land for the project’s Corridor II was given to Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRC), along with a no-objection certificate from the relevant departments. The transfer of 1,340 square metres of land on Fraser Road is in the works, according to sources.
“The land belongs to railways. Danapur cantonment has agreed to give 934sqm land and the proposal is sent to the ministry of defence. Another 76-acre land for the construction of ISBT Patna Metro Rail Depot and ISBT station is being acquired by the district administration. The state government has sanctioned Rs 1,000 crore for land acquisition,” a PMRC official said.
