Central Govt rejects revised DPR of 7.5 km Noida-Greater Noida Metro Rail Extension Project

New Delhi, India (Metro Rail Today): The long-awaited Greater Noida West Metro corridor has encountered another major hurdle after the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs rejected the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR), citing procedural and technical shortcomings. The decision has pushed the project timeline further, raising fresh concerns over planning and execution.

According to officials, the Centre declined the proposal on the grounds that the revised submission was not prepared as an independent DPR, but rather as a modification of the earlier plan. Authorities have now been directed to prepare a completely new DPR from scratch, which will undergo fresh technical evaluation and approvals before being reconsidered.

Alignment Changes Trigger Fresh Review

The metro corridor was initially planned as a 16-station route and had received approval from the state cabinet. However, following the development of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in the region, the alignment was significantly altered, reducing the project scope to five stations.

Instead of drafting a new DPR for the revised alignment, the earlier report was modified and resubmitted—a move that did not meet the Centre’s procedural requirements. The Ministry has now made it clear that any revised proposal must be independently prepared, technically vetted, and formally approved by the state government before submission.

Commenting on the development, Mrs. Mamta Shah, MD & CEO, Urban Infra Group, said, “Metro projects require rigorous planning and adherence to established processes, especially when there are major alignment changes. Preparing a fresh DPR is essential to ensure technical feasibility, financial viability, and long-term sustainability of the project.”

Delays Impact Connectivity and Real Estate Sentiment

The repeated delays have raised concerns about coordination between state and central agencies, with questions emerging over whether procedural clarity was lacking or timelines were being expedited without due diligence.

The metro corridor has been widely viewed as a key driver of real estate growth in Greater Noida West, often referred to as Noida Extension. Earlier announcements had boosted buyer sentiment and property values in the region. However, continued uncertainty is now impacting demand, with homebuyers adopting a cautious approach and developers facing challenges due to the absence of confirmed metro connectivity.

Fresh DPR to Reset the Process

According to Noida Authority CEO Krishna Karunesh, the authorities will now initiate the process of preparing a comprehensive new DPR, incorporating all required technical studies and approvals. The revised plan will need to pass through state cabinet clearance before being submitted again to the Centre.

The process of drafting a fresh DPR, conducting technical assessments, and securing approvals is expected to take several months, further delaying the project’s rollout. For now, the Greater Noida West Metro corridor remains in a state of uncertainty, with timelines pushed back and stakeholders awaiting clarity.

As one of the most anticipated infrastructure projects in the region, its progress will be closely watched for its impact on urban mobility, real estate development, and regional connectivity in the National Capital Region.