BMRCL invited Indian and international firms to provide General Consultancy for the 44.65-km Namma
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Urban infrastructure and international financing: a GS3 case study on metro expansion and JICA funding.
Why in news
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) invited bids for General Consultancy for the 44.65-km Namma Metro Phase 3 project in Bengaluru.
Background
The project consists of Corridor-1 (32.15 km with 22 stations) and Corridor-2 (12.50 km with nine stations). BMRCL has applied for a ¥102.48 billion loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to fund the project.
Facts for Prelims
- FactNamma Metro Phase 3 total length: 44.65 km
- FactCorridor-1 length: 32.15 km with 22 stations
- FactCorridor-2 length: 12.50 km with nine stations
- BodyJICA: Japan International Cooperation Agency providing a ¥102.48 billion loan
- FactProject includes procurement of 252 standard-gauge coaches
Prelims practice question
Which international agency has BMRCL applied to for a ¥102.48 billion loan to fund the Namma Metro Phase 3 project?
- (a)World Bank
- (b)Asian Development Bank
- (c)New Development Bank
- (d)Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Show answer
Answer: (d) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) — The note states that BMRCL applied for a ¥102.48 billion loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of multi-modal integration and international financing in developing urban metro rail infrastructure in rapidly expanding Indian cities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Financing model: Leveraging JICA loans to bridge infrastructure funding gaps
- Urban mobility: Multi-modal integration to reduce last-mile connectivity bottlenecks
- Operational scale: Standard-gauge coach procurement for high-capacity urban transit
Keywords: Multi-modal integration · Infrastructure financing · Urban mobility · Public-Private Partnership · Transit-oriented development
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