<h1>India Targets Second-Largest Metro Network Globally, Needs State Support and Detailed Proposals for Approval</h1> India aims to become the world's second-largest metro network, surpassing the US, with support from state governments. Currently, India operates 1,011 km of metro lines, ranking third globally. The Union minister emphasized the need for state cooperation and comprehensive project proposals for approval. Projects like the Chennai metro, initially proposed in 2017, faced delays due to incomplete documentation but were eventually approved in 2024. The minister highlighted the importance of detailed scrutiny for capital-intensive projects and noted challenges with state cooperation, citing Delhi's previous government as a hindrance to progress.