Tech panel to conduct feasibility study of Bbsr metro project, says H&UD min

The state government has formed a technical committee to conduct a feasibility study by reworking the route and modalities of the Bhubaneswar metro rail project, informed Housing and Urban Development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra on Wednesday.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Bhubaneswar

Stating that the project will be taken up with support from the Centre, the minister said the state government plans to conduct ground surveys at various sites for the purpose.

"The committee will prepare a comprehensive feasibility report including route suggestions and cost-sharing options. Once the report is submitted to the government, the financial obligations of the Centre and state government will be determined," he said and added that the chief minister will then engage in further talks with the Centre regarding the project's execution.