Project Gets Final State Approval With Key Change in Liability Clause
The Maharashtra Government has officially approved the Mumbai Metro Line-11 project—running from Wadala to Gateway of India, including its depot—at a total estimated cost of ₹23,487.51 crore. This approval came through an Urban Development Department press note issued on 18 November 2025.
Metro Line-11, planned as an extension of Metro Line-4/4A, will span 17.51 km, including 13 underground stations and 1 at-grade station, and will be executed by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL).
State to Accept Contingent Liability for External Loans
The government confirmed that it will accept the contingent liability related to external financing for the project. This includes the principal amount, interest, and any additional charges associated with the loan to be raised for project implementation.
Crucially, the State Government has approved the signing of the Project Agreement, Loan Agreement, and the Subsidiary Loan Agreement to facilitate this external financial assistance.
Important Correction in Earlier Government Resolution
The new press note also corrects a key clause in a previous Government Resolution dated 11 September 2025.
In Clause No. 12 of that resolution, the phrase “responsibility of repayment” has now been officially removed.
The corrected clause now states that the State Government will take on only the contingent liability, not direct repayment responsibility, for the loan being raised for Metro Line-11. The State may also provide a government guarantee for the loan if required.
Metro Line-11: A Critical Link to South Mumbai
Metro Line-11 is one of the most anticipated metro corridors in Mumbai as it will connect Wadala, Sewri, Fort, and Colaba directly to the Gateway of India. The corridor is expected to drastically reduce travel time to South Mumbai and ease congestion on existing road and rail networks.
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