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more... scope has expanded with additions like the Reach-2 extension to Challaghatta, a new depot at Kadugodi, and additional land acquisition for Reach-5. Road-widening projects near metro stations have also added to the expenses. The revised proposal, approved by the State Finance Department, will be sent to the Centre's Urban Development Department.
Bengaluru Metro ke Phase-2 ka cost almost Rs 400 billion tak badh gaya hai, yeh 10 saal pehle diye gaye estimate se 52% zyada hai. Iska main reason delay hai, jisse project 2019 me khatam hone ki jagah abhi tak unfinished hai. Dusre factors me revised land acquisition cost, inflation,...
more... pandemic se related delays, and international currencies mein fluctuation bhi shamil hain. Project me extensions bhi huye hain jaise Reach-2 extension Challaghatta tak, Kadugodi me new depot, and Reach-5 ke liye extra land acquisition. Metro stations ke paas road-widening projects bhi kharch badha rahe hain. State Finance Department se approval milne ke baad revised proposal ab Centre ke Urban Development Department ko bheja jaayega.