Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 12 kilometre stretch of the total 32.2 kilometre Pune metro rail project.
The entire project is being built at a total cost of more than 11 thousand 400 crore rupees.
He also inaugurated an exhibition at Garware Metro Station and undertook a metro ride from there to Anandnagar Metro Station.
About Pune Metro Rail Project
This Metro Rail Project is an endeavour to provide world-class infrastructure for urban mobility in Pune. The Foundation Stone of the project was also laid by the Prime Minister on 24th December 2016.
Mr Modi also unveiled the statue of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the premises of Pune Municipal Corporation.
The Statue is made up of One thousand eight hundred 50 kg gun metal and is about 9.5 feet tall.
