Patna. Construction work on the Patna Metro Rail project is expected to gain further momentum. The Bihar government has approved a subsidy of ₹628.32 crore for the construction and operation of the Patna Metro Rail project. This amount has been made available under the Central Government’s special assistance scheme for capital investment for the financial year 2026-27. Approval from the state government for the expenditure of these funds will facilitate the advancement of construction activities related to the metro project.
This decision by the government is considered significant for the Patna Metro. The project requires substantial funding, and the amount received through the Centre’s special assistance scheme will provide financial strength to the construction work. The state government has sanctioned the expenditure of ₹628.32 crore for the financial year 2026-27. These funds will be utilized for construction and operational activities associated with the Patna Metro Rail Corporation.
Funds Received via the Centre’s Special Assistance Scheme
The amount approved for the Patna Metro project has been received under the Central Government’s special assistance scheme for capital investment. On July 23, 2026, the Union Ministry of Finance approved projects worth a total of ₹2,925 crore for Bihar under this special assistance scheme. Subsequently, ₹2,628.32 crore was released as the first installment of the approved amount.
A portion of these released funds is being made available as a subsidy for the Patna Metro Rail project. The state government has allocated ₹628.32 crore for the construction and operation of the metro project. This will boost the financial resources required for the project and help advance various construction activities.
Financial Support for Construction Work
The Patna Metro is among the ambitious projects aimed at improving the public transport system of Bihar’s capital. Once operational, the metro is expected to facilitate easier commuting within the city, reduce pressure on road traffic, and provide passengers with fast and convenient transportation.
Construction work for the metro project encompasses tunnels, elevated corridors, stations, tracks, signaling systems, and other technical facilities. All these activities require substantial financial resources. Consequently, the state government’s approval of a ₹628.32 crore subsidy will facilitate the advancement of the project’s construction work.
Approval of Expenditure for 2026-27
The Bihar government has sanctioned the expenditure of this amount for the 2026-27 financial year. This means the funds can be utilized for approved works related to the metro project during the current financial year. This financial assistance is expected to help maintain the momentum of the project’s construction activities.
The process of securing financial resources for the Patna Metro project is ongoing at both the state and central government levels. Allocating a portion of the funds received under the Centre’s special assistance scheme to the metro project will help alleviate the financial burden on the state to some extent.
₹2,628.32 Crore Released as First Installment
The Union Ministry of Finance had previously approved projects worth ₹2,925 crore for Bihar under the special assistance scheme. Of this sanctioned amount, ₹2,628.32 crore has been released as the first installment. The process of utilizing these funds across various projects is now moving forward.
In this context, a subsidy of ₹628.32 crore has been approved for the Patna Metro Rail project. These funds will be used for the project’s construction and operations. This move by the government is considered a significant step towards making additional financial resources available for the metro project.
Benefits for Patna’s Transport Infrastructure
Given the ever-increasing traffic congestion in Patna, the metro project is viewed as crucial for the city’s future transport infrastructure. The capital faces persistent traffic pressure on several key routes due to its growing population and the rising number of vehicles. Once the metro service commences, it will provide an alternative mode of public transport for a large number of commuters.
The metro project is also expected to reduce travel time between different parts of the city. Furthermore, by decreasing reliance on private vehicles, it could have a positive impact on controlling road traffic congestion and pollution. Emphasis on Expediting the Project
The approval of ₹628.32 crore comes at a time when there is a strong emphasis on accelerating the construction work of the Patna Metro project. The availability of adequate financial resources will assist construction agencies in speeding up essential tasks.
Following this decision by the state government, construction activities related to the Patna Metro are expected to gain further momentum. The funds received under the Centre’s special assistance scheme will be utilized for the designated purposes. Progress on construction work across various phases of the project will also be monitored in the coming period.
The approval of the ₹628.32 crore subsidy represents significant financial support for the Patna Metro project. As part of the initial tranche of ₹2,628.32 crore released by the Centre, this allocation could play a pivotal role in advancing the capital city’s long-awaited transport project.
