The project has been proposed by the Housing and Urban Development Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and is estimated to cost Rs.
The proposed system will have a total route length of 43.50 km, consisting of 4 lines and 22 stations, and will be completed in two phases.
To conduct a traffic analysis, the government hired the services of the infrastructure development enterprise RITES.
[4] Additionally, the government approached the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to prepare a detailed project report, including feasibility and financial viability.
With the aim of boosting connectivity and convenience for commuters, the J&K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has expressed the administration's focus on implementing the MetroLite system due to its cost-effectiveness and viability.