26 June,2026 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nagpur Metro project. File Photo
The Maharashtra cabinet's infrastructure sub-committee has approved a proposal to extend the Phase-II North Corridor of the Nagpur Metro from the Kanhan River to Kanhan town, a move aimed at improving public transport connectivity for thousands of commuters in Nagpur district and nearby areas.
The project involves the construction of a 1.4-km elevated metro corridor at an estimated cost of Rs 310.35 crore. The extension will be implemented by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro).
The proposal received approval from the infrastructure sub-committee headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during its meeting on Thursday.
According to an official release, the extension will feature a new elevated metro station at Kanhan town.
The project forms part of the Phase-II expansion of the Nagpur Metro network and is expected to improve accessibility for residents travelling between Kanhan and Nagpur.
Officials said the extension has been planned to strengthen public transport infrastructure in the rapidly developing northern outskirts of the city.
The proposal noted that Kanhan has a population of around 35,000, with an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 people travelling to and from Nagpur every day.
In addition to Kanhan, the extended metro corridor is expected to improve connectivity for several nearby locations, including Ramtek, Tekdi, Kandri Mines, Nagardhan, Gondegaon Mines and the Mauda Super Thermal Power Project.
The government expects the improved transport link to enhance commuting options for residents, workers and students in these areas.
According to the official release, the extension is projected to serve nearly 20,000 additional passengers every day after it becomes operational.
The government expects the project to reduce travel time, encourage greater use of public transport and support economic activity in the surrounding region by improving access to employment centres and industrial areas.
The expansion is also expected to strengthen the overall Nagpur Metro network by extending rail-based connectivity beyond the existing Phase-II alignment.
The project will be financed through a combination of equity contributions, subordinate debt and concessional loans.
According to the official release, the Central Government and the Maharashtra Government will each contribute Rs 39.88 crore as equity.
Both governments will also provide interest-free subordinate debt as part of the financing structure.
In addition, approximately Rs 155.18 crore will be raised through concessional multilateral loans.
(With inputs from PTI)
