The first phase of Patna Metro will be completed by 2025.

The first phase of Patna Metro will be completed by 2025.

Patna July 9: The first phase of the Patna Metro is scheduled to be completed by 2025, with the Bihar government aiming to finish the project before the assembly elections.

Urban Development Minister Nitin Naveen confirmed this development, stating that upon completion, the metro will operate between Malahi Pakadi and the Bus Stand in Patna.

“The funding for the project is a collaborative effort, with 20% coming from the Bihar government, 20% from the central government, and the remaining 60% from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),” Naveen said.

He also said that JICA’s approval has expedited the entire project.

“There are some technical challenges in meeting the 2025 completion target set by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar but we are making efforts to resolve issues,” he said.

Naveen emphasized the government’s commitment to providing metro facilities to the public as soon as possible. He added that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared for the expansion of the metro to other cities in Bihar, including Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, and Darbhanga, which will greatly benefit local commuters.

Naveen also mentioned that the second and third phases of the project are progressing rapidly and will be completed soon.

He also addressed concerns about departmental tenders, stating that no major tender scams have occurred under his department, but a review is underway to ensure transparency.

“Any irregularities found during the review will be dealt with strictly,” he said.

In addition to the metro project, Naveen mentioned a focus on the work related to the Municipal Corporation and reiterated that any irregularities discovered will prompt strict departmental action.

EOM.