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- The Union government has returned Tamil Nadu's metro rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai, prompting political leaders to press for the projects.
- Former MLA Vanathi Srinivasan asked the state government to revise the detailed project report based on the current Comprehensive Mobility Plan and population figures and resubmit it, noting the Centre approves proposals meeting metro policy criteria.
- Former minister S.P.
- Velumani recalled that the AIADMK government had planned a ₹10,740 crore project with alignments for Sathyamangalam and Avinashi roads, and urged the Centre to consider Coimbatore's industrial growth.
- Industry associations have also reiterated that a metro is crucial for the city's development.
What to watch next
- Whether the Tamil Nadu government revises the DPR and resubmits it to the Centre
- Whether the Centre approves proposals that meet its metro policy criteria
- Response of the Union government to calls citing Coimbatore's industrial growth
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