Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, inaugurated the expanded Indore Metro network on September 5, 2026. The event marks a significant step in urban mobility for Indore.
On September 5, 2026, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal, accompanied by Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mohan Yadav and Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Tokhan Sahu, inaugurated the Indore Metro Priority Corridor–2. The newly inaugurated phase-I (Reach-II) of approximately 11 km consists of 11 stations, starting from Super Corridor-3 to Malviya Nagar Chauraha.
The development cost for this phase is estimated at ₹2,850 crore. With this expansion, the Indore Metro network now comprises 16 operational stations covering approximately 17 km, with a cumulative project cost of about ₹4,370 crore.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Manohar Lal emphasized that the Metro Rail is an important instrument for economic growth, urban transformation, and social inclusion. He stated that increased use of public transport will help reduce traffic congestion, fuel consumption, and emissions.
Further, he expressed his gratitude to the Government of Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited, officials, engineers, workers, and all stakeholders associated with the project.
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