Though they were repeatedly requested to cooperate with the state government in informing the kochi rail metro corporation, the Central Government gave a deaf ear to it. They were more or less deaf and silent about the request. But I am told by the Finance Minister of Kerala that they have not been provided with sufficient money, which was expected from the Central Government. Therefore, I would request the central government to cooperate with the kochi metro system just like the central government had taken the initiative in delhi metro system, in the national capital region (NCR), by extending it to two other States. Therefore, I would request the Central Government once again to take up the just and fair cause of Kochi for having a Metro rail system. I am also very glad with the attitude taken by my learned friend Shri Jaipal Reddy, which is very favourable. I thank him from the same, but mere worlds are not sufficient. He will have to take the initiative to see that Kochi Metro system becomes a reality in the nearest future. With these words, I support the Bill. Hon. Members, only one hour has been allotted to us for this Bill. Therefore, I would like to request the hon. Members to give only their suggestions on this issue in a couple of minutes each. Now, I would request Shri Alok Kumar Mehta to start his speech. Mr. Mehta, please try and conclude your speech within three minutes. Sir, the Commonwealth Games are due in October, 2010. I hope the metro rail network will be ready before that. This bill is brought to Parliament in the month of February 2009. This could have been brought to Parliament earlier when the work on this stretch actually started. Why does the Government actually think of such amendments only when the network.
