JICA to fund Mumbai Metro 4 project

The 32.32 Kms, Mumbai Metro 4 project is most likely to be funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). 

The international funding agency will be funding for Metro 4, 5,6 and Metro 9 corridors respectively.

The state government is also holding talks with New Development Bank (NDB) for funding other corridors. Darade shared that NDB has also given in-principle approval to fund Metro 8, Metro 10, Metro 11 and Metro 12 projects. With this funding approval, MMRDA has now received funding for all its corridors.

• The Metro 4 project will be connecting Wadala to Kasarvadavalli in Thane.


• On the other hand Metro 5 will be aid in improving connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region connecting Thane, Bhiwandi and Kalyan.


• The east-west connectivity between Swami Samarth Nagar in Andheri West and Vikhroli will be provided by Metro 6.


• The existing airport to the proposed airport in Navi Mumbai will be connected via Metro 8.


• Metro 9 on the other will offer an extension from Dahisar to Mira-Bhayandar.


• Metro 10 will link Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk.


• Metro 11 will start from Wadala to GPO


• Metro 12 would be constructed between Kalyan and Taloja.