Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal, in the presence of Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mohan Yadav, today inaugurated the Indore Metro Priority Corridor–2, marking a significant milestone in the city’s urban mobility journey. Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Tokhan Sahu was also present on the occasion.

The newly inaugurated phase-I (Reach-II) of approx 11 km comprising 11-stations  starting from Super Corridor-3 to Malviya Nagar Chauraha and has been developed at an estimated cost of ₹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 said that the Metro will provide citizens with a faster, safer, more comfortable and reliable mode of transport while strengthening connectivity between residential, commercial and employment centres.

The Union Minister emphasised that Metro Rail is not merely a transportation project but an important instrument for economic growth, urban transformation and social inclusion. Increased use of public transport will also help reduce traffic congestion, fuel consumption and emissions.

Shri Manohar Lal congratulated 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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