Parliament Question: Feasibility study for Metro / Mass Rapid Transit System in Nanded, Maharashtra

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4058 ANSWERED ON 30/03/2026 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR METRO/ MASS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM IN NANDED, MAHARASHTRA 4058. DR. AJEET MADHAVRAO GOPCHADE: Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in coordination with Government of Maharashtra, has undertaken or proposes to undertake any feasibility study, detailed project report or technical assessment for the establishment of a metro rail or other Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) in Nanded city, the State of Maharashtra, with a view to improving urban mobility and facilitating large-scale religious pilgrimage movement to prominent religious sites in and around Nanded; and (b) if so, the details thereof, including timelines, cost estimates and institutional mechanisms involved? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU) (a) & (b): Urban Transport is an integral part of Urban Development, which is a state subject, therefore, planning and development of Urban Transport including Metro Rail Project is done by respective State Governments. Central Government considers financial assistance to these projects, as per Metro Rail Policy, 2017, depending on feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources as and when posed by the concerned State Governments. However, no such proposal for feasibility study, Detailed Project Report or technical assessment for Metro/ Mass Rapid Transit System in Nanded City has been received from Government of Maharashtra. ***** 2/2