The Haryana government has approved a budget blowout of ₹10,266.5 crore for the Gurugram Metro expansion, funding a major redesign that includes a new railway spur and a dedicated maintenance depot. The decision was finalised during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
Budget Details and Cost Escalation
The revised budget nearly doubles the original sanctioned cost of the Millennium City Centre-to-Cyber City corridor. State officials attributed the sharp increase to price escalations between 2019 and 2023, revised GST rates, and significant structural alterations to the 28.5-kilometre, 27-station transit line. Under the approved plan, ₹7,098.7 crore will cover inflation and tax adjustments. A further ₹947 crore is allocated for standalone corridor requirements, while ₹454.3 crore will fund the construction of a new 1.8-kilometre spur from Sector 5 to the Gurugram railway station, aimed at improving multimodal transport links.
Project Design and Integration
The project, originally drafted by RITES in 2020 and subsequently cleared by the central government, will now operate independently of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) alignment. However, it will integrate with the existing Rapid Metro. To support this standalone framework, the cabinet approved the development of an operations depot and allied facilities across 22.8 hectares of government land in Sector 33.
Funding Strategy Shift
Financially, the cabinet shifted its funding strategy, electing to secure the entire soft loan component from the World Bank following confirmation delays from the European Investment Bank. The administrative secretary of the town and country planning department will oversee the execution of all project agreements.
This expansion is expected to significantly enhance public transportation in Gurugram, reducing congestion and improving connectivity for commuters.
