The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide loan assistance of USD 356.67 million (~Rs.2.65 lakh Crore) for the expansion of the Chennai Metro Rail system.
With this Investment, AIIB has invested a total of USD 6.7 billion making India its largest beneficiary.
This will promote integrated economic and transport sector growth in Chennai.
The metro project will span from Lighthouse in the east to Poonamallee Bypass in the west.
The station will be equipped with rooftop solar panels, which promotes green economic growth in the city.