India, July 28 -- Nearly two years after Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (Maha-Metro) began discussions with Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), the proposed Rs.12,937.23-crore Metro Phase 2 project, connecting Bhakti Shakti, Wakad, Nashik Phata and Chakan remains caught in the approval process.

On Monday, Maha-Metro made its fourth presentation on the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) before PCMC office-bearers and political leaders, but the civic body once again stopped short of taking a final call.

The repeated presentations have raised questions over the delay in clearing the project, despite the DPR having already been revised based on suggestions from political representatives. The proposal has been awaiting ...