Mumbai, June 15 -- Following the legal recognition granted by the Central Government, the foundation stone for the much-anticipated Thane Metro Rail project is expected to be laid shortly.
Thane MP Naresh Mhaske on Sunday said the development came following persistent efforts by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde .
Mhaske said an initial fund allocation of Rs 1400 crore has been approved for the private metro project in Thane.
The Thane Metro stands out as possibly the only metro rail project in India designed solely to cater to the commuting needs within a single city. The project, known as the 'Thane Inner Ring Railway Metro' or circular metro, aims to facilitate seamless travel for Thanekars, significantly reducing their travel time...