Chennai Metro Given Extra Time for Accessibility Audit Report

Mumbai Metro Line 3 Progresses

Mumbai Metro Line 3, a significant infrastructure development, has received a substantial boost with the signing off of a Rs 4657 crore loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This underground metro line is a pivotal project aimed at enhancing the public transport network within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The funding from JICA underscores the project's importance and ensures the continuation of construction activities, promising to alleviate the city's notorious traffic congestion and provide a reliable, efficient alternative for commuters. The loan agreement was fina..

PMC Prepares LAP for Metro

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing a Local Area Plan (LAP) for the regions within 500 meters of four metro stations in Pune. This initiative aims to optimize land use and promote urban development around these critical transportation hubs. The areas in focus are near Swargate, Shivajinagar, Deccan Gymkhana, and Pune Municipal Corporation metro stations. The LAP intends to facilitate mixed-use development, combining residential, commercial, and public amenities to create vibrant, sustainable communities. By leveraging the proximity to metro stations, the PMC aims to enhance conne..

Health Plan to Increase Burden

The Indian government?s plan to extend health cover to 70 million additional people under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) may impose an extra financial burden of Rs 5,000 crore annually. The National Health Authority (NHA), which oversees the PM-JAY scheme, has projected this significant increase in expenditure as the government aims to provide comprehensive health insurance to a larger segment of the population. Currently, the PM-JAY scheme provides health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year to over 100 million poor and vulnerable families. ..