Metro project progress faster than similar works in Germany

Metro project progress faster than similar works in Germany

A high-ranking German delegation, including representatives from the Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development (BMZ), KfW Development Bank and German Society for International Co-operation (GIZ), visited Maha Metro Nagpur.

This visit is part of the annual consultations on bilateral development co-operation between the two countries.

The top-most priority of the visit is to discuss sustainable urban development alongwith sustainable economic development. The official delegation focused on solid waste management, sanitation and efficient feeder service. Maha Metro is already working on the above said points in the form of Bio-Digester technology, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Multi-Modal Integration, Integration of Solar Energy, First and Last Mile Connectivity and Feeder Service.

The German delegation had word of praise for all the innovative features being adopted by Maha Metro for its project. The officials were equally appreciative of the fast pace of work achieved by MahaMetro in such a small time frame and within the specified cost. They are also impressed with the 5D BIM technology being used by Maha Metro.

MahaMetro is also pitching with KfW to get funds for the Thane rail project and extension of Nagpur metro. Klein said a decision will be taken considering the viability and other aspects once the offer comes up.
Klein said the German government is also keen to fund other projects on urban development in the country.

“We don’t want to be known just as a Metro financing agency. The government is keen to fund other projects, including those like creating space for pedestrians and cyclists, or other green solutions. An arrangement is being worked out for funding electric buses in Tamil Nadu. Germany has a budget of 1 billion Euros for funding projects in India,” he said.

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