**Summary:**
This document summarizes information provided to the Lok Sabha on July 23, 2025, regarding the Kolkata Metro Rail. The response, provided by the Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, details funds released for the maintenance of Kolkata Metro platforms, stations, and railway tracks over the last five years.
Since its inception in 1972, the Kolkata Metro has constructed 69 km of metro lines. 28 km was constructed between 1972 and 2014 with a budget of Rs 5,981 Cr, and 41 km was constructed between 2014 and 2025 with a budget of Rs 25,593 Cr. Currently, projects totaling 56 km in length are underway, with 20 km facing delays due to land acquisition and utility shifting issues attributed to a lack of cooperation from the State Government.
Over the last five years, a total of Rs. 28 Cr has been allocated for the maintenance of Kolkata Metro assets, including platforms, stations, railway tracks, and sheds.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for railways in India.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Kolkata Metro Rail: The metro rail system serving the city of Kolkata, West Bengal.
Smt. Mala Roy: Member of Parliament who raised the question about Kolkata Metro Rail.
Ashwini Vaishnaw: The Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics Information Technology.
Kolkata: City in West Bengal where the metro project is located.
West Bengal: The state in India where Kolkata is located, relevant due to land acquisition issues.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 685
TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2025
KOLKATA METRO RAIL
685 SMT. MALA ROY:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
the details of the funds released for Kolkata Metro Rail for
maintenance of platforms, stations and railway tracks separately
during the last five years, year-wise?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
Metro project in Kolkata started in 1972. Since then 69 km
metro line has been constructed as given below:
Metro constructed in
Period Budget grant
and around Kolkata
1972 to 2014 (42 years) 28 km Rs 5,981 Cr
2014 to 2025 (11 years) 41 km Rs 25,593 Cr
Presently, Metro Projects in Kolkata totaling 56 Km length
have been taken up, out of which 20 Km is held up due to land
acquisition and utility shifting issues due to non-cooperation by
State Government.
During last 5 years, the fund allocated for maintenance of
various assets of Kolkata Metro such as platforms, stations, railway
tracks, sheds etc. is Rs. 28 Cr.
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