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Cabinet Decisions

technology and innovation in the country. The length with 31 stations in Phase-3 of Bengaluru
implementation of this scheme will strengthen Metro Rail Project.
the science and technology infrastructure of the IMPACT: Once Phase-3 becomes operational,
country by promoting fully equipped research and Bengaluru city will have an active metro rail
development laboratories in academic institutions. network of 220.20 km. Phase 3 of Bengaluru Metro
Rail Project represents a significant progress in
DECISION: Approval to Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail infrastructure development in the city.
Project Corridor of Maharashtra. This 29 km corridor
will run along the periphery of the western part of DECISION: Approval of 12 new project proposals with
Thane city with 22 stations. an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore under the
IMPACT: This connectivity will provide a sustainable National Industrial Corridor Development Programme.
and efficient mode of transport, allowing the city to IMPACT: The move is set to transform the industrial
enhance its economic prospects. There will also be landscape of the country creating a strong network
less congestion on the roads. The project is expected of industrial nodes and cities that will boost
to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. economic growth and global competitiveness.
With 6 major corridors spread across 10 states
DECISION: The Cabinet Committee on Economic and strategically planned, these projects will
Affairs has approved the proposal of the Airports take a significant leap toward enhancing India's
Authority of India (AAI) for development of new civil manufacturing capabilities and economic growth.
enclave at Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri, West Bengal at an
estimated cost of Rs 1,549 crore. DECISION: Approval of two new lines and one multi-
IMPACT: The proposed terminal building will tracking project to enhance connectivity in Indian
be constructed over an area of 70,390 sqm. Railways, ease travel, reduce logistics costs, reduce oil
This development will significantly enhance the imports, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
operational efficiency and passenger experience IMPACT: The total estimated cost of the projects
of Bagdogra Airport and strengthen the role of the is around Rs 6,456 crore and will be completed
region as an air travel hub. by 2028-29. Around 114 (one hundred fourteen)
lakh man days of employment will be generated
DECISION: Approval to the proposal of the Airports during the construction of these projects. The new
Authority of India (AAI) for development of a new civil line proposals will create direct connectivity and
enclave at Bihta, Patna district, Bihar at an estimated improve traffic.
cost of Rs 1,413 crore.
IMPACT: This infrastructure project is a strategic step DECISION: Approval of central financial assistance
towards solving the problem of projected capacity for equity participation by state governments
saturation of Patna airport. The proposed new of North Eastern region for development of
integrated terminal building at Bihta airport is spread hydropower projects.
over 66,000 sq m.
IMPACT: The scheme has an outlay of Rs 4136
DECISION: Approval of 5.46 km southward crore, to be implemented from FY 2024-25 to FY
extension of the Pune Metro Phase-I project from 2031-32. A total hydropower capacity of about
Swargate to Katraj. 15,000 MW will be supported under the scheme.

IMPACT: This extension will be integrated with the DECISION: Approval to launch private FM radio in
Swargate Multimodal Hub comprising the Metro 234 new cities/towns.
station, MSRTC bus stand and PMPML bus stand. It IMPACT: The move is likely to promote local
will provide seamless connectivity for passengers content in the mother tongue and generate new
within and outside Pune city. employment opportunities. The new areas covered
also include many aspiring, LWE-affected, and
DECISION: Approval of two corridors of 44.65 km border areas. n

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