The construction of Aqua Metro Line extension, which is expected to cost ₹2,600 crore, is being taken up in a phased manner by the Noida and Greater Noida authorities. The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) officials are of the view that the construction of five metro stations on the extended line, two in Noida and three in Greater Noida are to be taken up first. For the entire project, Noida's share is around ₹130 crore, while Greater Noida's share is around ₹250 crore. The Centre, as well as the state government, will also contribute for the project by providing ₹360 crore each. In addition to this, the government is also likely to take a loan of around ₹1,200 crore for the project. As per the DPR, the extended line of Noida Metro's Aqua Line will have nine metro stations of which two will be in Noida and seven in Greater Noida. The metro stations in Noida include sectors 122 and 123 and the metro stations in Greater Noida include sector 4, Ecotech 12, sectors 2, 3, 10, 12 and Knowledge Park V. The 29.7 km long corridor of Aqua Line, which is likely to be thrown open to the public in the near future, will run from Greater Noida's Theta to Noida's Sector 71.
