THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The project plan of light metro project to be started in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode will be reworked after including private participation (PPP model) as per central government norms. According to this, the government assigned the Kochi Metro Corporation to rework on the project and to obtain centre's approval and carry out related construction including bridges.

The government had earlier decided that a private investment of Rs 213 crore alone would be sufficient for ticket distribution, for buliding elevators and lifts for the two metros. The plan was to raise funds through central and state government allocations, private investment and long-term foreign loans. Private investment will have to be increased with the new central policy.

Thy will apply for central approval even after formation of Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority to merge public transport systems with metro. A guarantee from the Centre must also be obtained for taking foreign loans.