NOIDA, May 2 -- Tenders for the long-awaited extension of two key corridors -11.56-km Botanical Garden to Sector 142 stretch and 2.6-km Depot to Bodaki link - of the Aqua Line will be issued next month, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) said on Thursday.

Speaking to HT, the NMRC officials said the tenders to hire developers will be issued next month and that it will also hire a general consultant (GC) for the two projects.

The GC will undertake validation studies, reviewing the Detailed Project Report (DPR), alignment, geotechnical data, and system requirements. They will also assist in preparing tender documents to hire developers, defining specifications, and supporting contract award processes,said officials.

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