Push for public transport exposes structural gaps
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's advocacy for public transport highlights the disconnect between policy intentions and actual implementation. Despite showcasing metro rail usage, significant gaps in infrastructure and funding persist, hindering progress on key projects like the Hyderabad Metro's second phase. Officials emphasize the need for improved planning and integration to achieve effective public transport systems.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi's push for public transport has led officials to use metro systems instead of official cars.
- ▪Key projects like the Hyderabad Metro's second phase have lost momentum due to underinvestment.
- ▪The State government is trying to take over the first phase of HMR to facilitate future expansions.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pitch for public transport, particularly metro rail, has prompted politicians and bureaucrats to publicly showcase their use of such systems, stepping away from their official cars. But, the renewed spotlight on it only underscores the gap between between policy intent and on-ground delivery.For years, both the Centre and the State governments have underinvested in mass rapid transit systems, allowing key projects such as the Hyderabad Metro’s second phase and the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) network to lose momentum.Senior officials note that considerable work remains if this push is to yield lasting results.
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