GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3886
TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 23, 2023
BHUBANESWAR METRO RAIL PROJECT
NO. 3886. SHRI ACHYUTANANDA SAMANTA:
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased
to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to provide financial support
to the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the details of other measures being taken by the Government
to support urban mobility in the State of Odisha?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)
(a) to (d) As per the Metro Rail Policy, 2017 respective State
Government/Union Territory (UT) is responsible for initiating
metro rail projects. The Central Government considers
financial assistance for such projects in cities or urban
agglomerates, based on feasibility of the proposal and
availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned
State Government/Union Territory (UT). The proposal for Metro
Rail Project in Bhubaneswar has not been received from
Government of Odisha.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has taken following
policy initiatives to strengthen urban mobility in the country:-
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(i) National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) 2006 which
encourages systematic planning of urban transport system
including integrated land use and transport planning in all
cities so that travel distances could be minimized.
(ii) National Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy in
May, 2017 to promote planned and sustainable urban centers
with high density, mixed land-use development. The policy
aims to enable transformation of cities from private vehicle
dependent development to public transport oriented
development.
(iii) Metro Rail Policy, 2017 for systematic planning and
implementation of metro rail systems in comprehensive and
sustainable manners. Central Government provides Central
financial assistance for metro rail projects as and when posed
by concerned State Government.
(iv) Urban Transport Planning and Capacity Building Scheme
to provide financial support for preparation of Comprehensive
Mobility Plans, Detailed Project Reports, Feasibility Reports,
Traffic and Transportation Studies to State
Governments/UTs/Urban Local Bodies.
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