122.9 km ₹38,595-crore Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion plan awaits Centre-State JV
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Summary
Officials concerned say the government cannot access low-interest funding for the proposed acquisition or proceed with the metro expansion without clearances from the Centre
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedSunday, 13 September 2026
Affected Population~500 million urban residents, 8,000+ cities/towns
Key Numbers
PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Smart Cities Mission: 100 cities
Metro rail: 900+ km operational
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Housing & Urban AffairsSmart Cities MissionMinistry of Road TransportMinistry of RailwaysNHAI
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