Bengaluru Metro Phase –I Project dedicated to the people of Karnataka

Bengaluru Metro Phase –I Project dedicated to the people of Karnataka

Question: Metro Rail was first started in 1984 in …
(a) Delhi
(b) Kolkata
(c) Bhopal
(d) Amritsar
Ans: (b)
Related Fact :

  • On June 17, 2017, President Pranab Mukherjee dedicated the last section of the first phase of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project, popularly known as ‘Namma Metro’ to the city residents.
  • The project was jointly implemented by the Union and the Karnataka governments. It aims to providing efficient and environment-friendly transport option to the residents of Bengaluru.
  • The project was started in 2008 covering a total stretch of 42.3 kilometre in length. It’s been built at a cost of Rs. 13,845 crore.
  • Besides Union and Karnataka governments, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and AgenceFrancaise De Development (AfD) — Francis also contributed to the project.
  • A sum of Rs. 300 crore was raised by floating bonds, which is a first in the metro history of the country.

Reference:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/prez-inaugurates-new-line-of-bengaluru-metro/article9729483.ece
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