Srinagar, March 17 -- In response to a question raised by MLA Tanveer Sadiq in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Housing and Urban Development Department disclosed that the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR), amounting to Rs 4893 crore and prepared by M/s RITES Ltd., has been submitted to the central ministry. However, the proposal has yet to receive official approval, stalling progress on the ambitious transit project.

Authorities further confirmed that, as of now, no discussions have been initiated with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) or any other agency regarding the project's execution and implementation since it remains stuck at the approval stage. Given the current status, setting a fresh timeline for its c...