Calcutta High Court Greenlights Joka-Esplanade Metro Project Despite Environmental ConcernsThe Calcutta High Court has cleared the way for the completion of the Joka-Esplanade metro project in Kolkata, dismissing a petition that sought to halt construction in the Maidan area due to environmental concerns. The court acknowledged the Metro Rail's commitment to maintaining the area's ecology and skyline by switching from...
more... a viaduct to an underground construction in the Maidan, despite the higher cost. The project includes a 5.05-kilometer underground stretch from Khidirpur to Esplanade, with three underground stations – Victoria Memorial, Park Street, and Esplanade – within the Maidan area. The Joka-Esplanade metro project, partially operational between Joka and Majerhat stations, will provide essential connectivity between the southwestern suburbs of Kolkata and the city center.
Calcutta High Court ne Kolkata mein Joka-Esplanade metro project ke completion ke liye rasta clear kar diya hai. Court ne ek petition dismiss kar diya hai jismein Maidan area mein construction ko environment ke liye risk ke karan rokne ki maang ki gayi thi. Court ne Metro Rail ke Maidan area...
more... mein ecology aur skyline ko maintain karne ke liye viaduct se underground construction mein shift karne ke decision ko acknowledge kiya, chahe yeh construction ka cost zyada hi kyu na ho. Project mein Khidirpur se Esplanade tak 5.05-kilometer ka underground stretch hai, aur Maidan area mein teen underground stations – Victoria Memorial, Park Street, aur Esplanade – banaye jaayenge. Joka-Esplanade metro project, jo Joka aur Majerhat stations ke beech partially operational hai, Kolkata ke southwestern suburbs aur city center ke beech important connectivity provide karega.