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Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari has already initiated the process of connecting Nagpur with Ramtek, Katol, Wardha and Bhandara through broad gauge Metro.Turning to conventional Metros, Puri said, “State government can’t step in every time and provide funds. Nagpur: Along with standard gauge Metros that run on separate tracks, high speed broad gauge Metros that run on railway tracks would be promoted to connect big cities with nearby towns, said Hardeep Singh Puri, union minister for housing and urban affairs.“In Delhi we already have drawn up plans to connect the capital with towns like Alwar, Meerut, Panipat, etc. In the coming months 1,000 electric buses will be launched in the state,” said Gadkari.Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Maharashtra was on the forefront of developing Metros. Local bodies have to raise their own finances through municipal bonds and securitizing their land.”Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari said that Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) had a share of 5% in Nagpur Metro. “However, its financial condition is poor and its share will be generated by commercial utilization of its land..