Maharashtra Greenlights Major Metro Projects and Infrastructure Boost

The Maharashtra cabinet has sanctioned multiple major infrastructure projects, including a new metro line in Mumbai and extensions in Pune and Nagpur. Additionally, various social, economic, and transport initiatives were approved, alongside increased assistance for persons with disabilities and policy amendments related to fly-ash usage and employment regulations.

The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday approved several major infrastructure projects, notably the Wadala-CSMT-Gateway of India metro line in Mumbai, according to officials.

Other projects include Thane's ring metro, extensions for Pune Metro's Line-2 and Line-4, and Nagpur Metro Phase-II. The cabinet has sanctioned loans for these projects, with the state assuming contingent liabilities, stated the Chief Minister's Office.

Additionally, the cabinet approved Rs 3,750 crore for a new High Court complex in Mumbai, increased monthly assistance under social schemes, and sanctioned policy amendments.

(With inputs from agencies.)