Why the Bhubaneswar Metro Project Is on Hold: Key Reasons Explained
The Eastern Times Quick Summary
- Metro project paused due to high loss risk (₹2,000 crore/year) and bad planning Government wants a better plan with possible Central support Opposition says it will hurt development and waste public money
The Bhubaneswar Metro project is put on hold by the Odisha government citing heavy losses. The move has triggered political debate, with the government blaming a flawed plan, while opposition parties say the decision harms development and public interest.
Why Govt cancelled the Metro project?
As Per Law Minister Prithiraj Harichandan
- Bad agreement by previous government
- ₹2,000 crore yearly loss risk
- No proper Central support
- Seen as an election decision
- Need a better mobility plan first
- Project is on hold, not cancelled
Opposition Response
- Ananta Narayan Jena: Metro is important for growth and tourism
- ₹725 crore already spent is wasted
- Stopping project will delay development
- Tara Prasad Bahinipati:
- Government changed its stand
- Public money has been wasted
- Government must answer
Why It Matters
- Impacts Odisha’s future urban transport
- Affects investment and business growth
- Raises concern over public money usage
- Shows political conflict over development projects
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