PUNE Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (Maha-Metro) is awaiting approval from the central government for extension of two routes–Swargate to Katraj (underground) and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to Nigdi (elevated). Both proposals are with the central government, said officials.
Brijesh Dixit, managing director of Maha-Metro, said, “We have got all the necessary approvals and now the proposal is with the central government for final approval. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and state government have already given a green signal for the extension project.”
Atul Gadgil, director of Maha-Metro, said, “We have already tied up with the financial agencies for borrowing loans for the extension of these routes. They have already given in-principal approval.”
