Srinagar, March 18 -- Much-awaited Srinagar Metro Project is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA.

In response to a starred question tabled by MLA Tanveer Sadiq in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Housing and Urban Development Department revealed said the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) worth Rs 4893 crore, prepared by M/s RITES Ltd., has been submitted to the central ministry for approval. However, the project has yet to receive the green signal.

The government clarified that no steps have been taken so far to hold consultations with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) or any other firm for the execution and implementation of the project, as it remains stuck at the approval st...