NationalThursday, 9 April 2026·The Hindu
Jaipur Metro Phase-2 approved with 41-km North–South corridor and 36 stations
The Union Cabinet approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a 41-km corridor with 36 stations and a ₹13,037.66 crore cost.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In April 2026, the Union Cabinet approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a 41-km North–South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations and an estimated cost of ₹13,037.66 crore.
Key specifics
- The project is funded through a 50:50 joint venture between the Central Government and the Government of Rajasthan.
- It is executed by the Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), headquartered in Jaipur.
- The corridor links Sitapura Industrial Area, VKIA, Jaipur Airport, Tonk Road, and SMS Hospital.
- Completion is scheduled for September 2031, and the project is designed to expand public transport beyond Phase-1’s 60,000 daily passengers.
- Jaipur Metro Phase-1 runs 11.64 km with 11 stations on the East–West corridor from Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar.
Exam lens
MCQ focus: corridor direction, station count, cost, implementing agency; TNPSC may ask the Phase-1 and Phase-2 route details of Jaipur Metro.