Mumbai:
The first Metro line being constructed on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar route will be commissioned by November, 2012.
The first phase of mono rail stretching from Chembur to Wadala should start operation by August 2012, Textile minister Mohammed Arif Naseem Khan, who is the Guardian Minister of Mumbai suburbs said at a review meeting of MMRDA officials on Tuesday.
The minister reviewed the deadlines of various important infrastructure projects and asked the MMRDA to stick to the deadlines.
The minister directed the authorities to expedite the Mumbai Trans Habour Link, Mumbai Urban Transport Project on war footing. "If there are issues concerning rehabilitation, they should be sorted out with discussions with the local people," he said.