India, May 29 -- The much-awaited Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar metro corridor has missed yet another deadline, with the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) now targeting a July launch after the completion of mandatory safety inspections and approvals.

The commissioner of metro rail safety (CMRS) is expected to inspect the Hinjewadi-Baner stretch by the first week of June, officials said. Following the inspection, the approval process is likely to take nearly a month, pushing the commencement of operations into the monsoon season.

A senior PMRDA official said, "A letter has already been sent to the CMRS seeking inspection approval. We have received tentative dates for inspection by the end of May or early June. Once the CMRS...