Land acquisition for the 7.5-km Old City Metro stretch is nearly complete, with 550+ demolitions done. Rs 433 crore compensation has been paid, and preparatory work is ongoing. Sensitive heritage sites are being protected as pillar locations are finalized for construction
Ranganath visited Prakashnagar Nala and directed the GHMC officials to make efforts to prevent the areas in Prakash Nagar and near the Metro Station from being inundated.