Parliament Question: RRTS proposal of the Kerala Government

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2604 ANSWERED ON 16/03/2026 RRTS PROPOSAL OF THE KERALA GOVERNMENT 2604. SHRI P. P. SUNEER: Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the State Government of Kerala has submitted a proposal for a Rapid Rail Transport System (RRTS) connecting the State capital Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod for the consideration and approval of the Central Government; and (b) if so, the details and Government’s reaction there to? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU) (a) & (b): ‘Urban planning’ is a State subject. Therefore, the respective State Governments/UT Administrations are responsible for planning, initiating and developing RRTS projects. Central Government considers financial assistance to RRTS projects based on feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned State Governments/UT Administrations. Presently, no Detailed Project Report (DPR) of RRTS connectivity from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod, has been submitted to Central Government by the State Government of Kerala. *****