199 Acres Of Land Acquired For Vijayawada And Visakhapatnam Metro

The Andhra Pradesh government sanctioned the land acquisition process for the Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam Metro Rail projects. The authorities identified a total of 199 acres, with 101 acres in Vijayawada and 98 acres in Visakhapatnam, for the first phase of development.

Government Directives & Project Approval

The government has ordered district collectors to continue with the land acquisition process. The state cabinet cleared the first phase of the Metro Rail projects in December.

Approximate Costs & Proposal by the Centre

The estimated cost for the first phase of both metro projects is ₹11,009 crores. The DPRs have been submitted to the central government for approval. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has formally sought 100% central funds for these projects.

Next Steps in Metro Development

The Andhra Pradesh government has started land acquisition as it awaits the central government's nod.