Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Jaipur Metro Rail Phase-2 Project Launched
The Jaipur Metro Rail Phase-2 project has been launched with a groundbreaking ceremony performed by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma.
This project, costing Rs 13,037 crore, will build a 41-kilometer metro corridor connecting key areas like the Sitapura Industrial area and the VKI area.
The metro will pass through important venues such as Sanganer airport and Gandhi Nagar.
The first part of the project is expected to be completed within two years, and the entire corridor should be operational by 2031.
The project aims to improve transportation and economic growth in Jaipur, but there are concerns about its environmental impact.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Jaipur Metro Rail Phase-2 project.
The project costs Rs 13,037 crore and will build a 41-kilometer metro corridor.
The metro will connect key areas like the Sitapura Industrial area and the VKI area.
The first part of the project is expected to be completed within two years.
The entire corridor should be operational by 2031.
- Who
- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Urban Development Minister Jabbar Singh Kharra, Chief Secretary V Srinivas, officials of the state government and the Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation
- What
- Groundbreaking ceremony for the Jaipur Metro Rail Phase-2 project
- When
- Wednesday afternoon
- Where
- Metro Depot site in Sitapura, Jaipur
- Why
- To launch civil construction work on the Rs 13,037-crore Jaipur Metro Rail Phase-2 project
Pro-Development Perspective
Environmental Concerns
Economic Growth
Pro-Development Perspective
The project will boost economic growth by improving connectivity and facilitating industrial development.
Environmental Concerns
The environmental impact of the project needs to be thoroughly assessed to prevent long-term damage.
Urban Development
Pro-Development Perspective
The metro will enhance urban infrastructure and provide better transportation options for residents.
Environmental Concerns
The construction may lead to temporary disruptions and increased pollution, affecting local communities.
- Project Cost
- Rs 13,037 crore
- Project Length
- 41 km
- Expected Completion
- 2031
- Key Venues
- Sanganer airport, Gandhi Nagar, Rambagh, Khasa Kothi, Amba Bari, Vidhyadhar Nagar
- First Package Completion
- Within two years