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Detailed explanation-1: -The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Pune Metro Rail Project today. He also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple developmental projects in Pune.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 6 March 2022, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the metro system in the city of Pune.

Detailed explanation-3: -MAHA-METRO a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV),a 50:50 jointly owned company of Government of India and Government of Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-4: -10% of the project’s finance will come from the federal government, 15% from the state, and the other 60% from the civic organisations in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. While the PCMC-Nigdi extension line will cost Rs 9.11 billion, the 5.464-km Swargate-Katraj line will cost Rs 36 bn.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mumbai Metro Rail Line Inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new metro rail lines worth Rs 12,600 crore at a programme in Mumbai, on Thursday, January 19.