JICA Signs Deal Worth Rs 3,717 Cr For Phase-2 Of Bangalore Metro

The Centre and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a deal worth Rs 3,717 crore for the second phase construction of Bangalore Metro. JICA, which earlier had granted loans for Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and the first phase of Bangalore metro, will now fund the second-phase construction covering line R6, phase 2A and 2B. The construction of part 2A and 2B covering 80+ kilometres is expected to be completed by 2025.