The funding is needed for the immediate start of private land acquisition. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Visakhapatnam Metro Rail (VMR) project has moved towards a key financial milestone, with the district administration formally urging the State government to release about ₹600 crore for land compensation, official sources said. In a recent briefing to the State Cabinet, the authorities said that securing the ₹600 crore was key to the entire timeline. Once the compensation package is finalised, the official notification for land acquisition will be issued, clearing the path for construction to begin later this year. Published – April 16, 2026 11:44 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Indian Oil ramps up LPG supply by 300% in Bengaluru as shortage hits again State extends tenure of M.A. Saleem till August 2027, giving him two-year tenure as Police Chief