Jaipur Metro Phase-2: Modi lays foundation for ₹13,037-crore 41-km corridor
Synopsis
With a single virtual ceremony in Balotra, PM Modi greenlit Jaipur's most ambitious urban mobility project yet — a ₹13,037-crore, 41-km metro corridor that will more than quadruple the city's network and push daily ridership from 50,000 to a projected 4 lakh. The corridor's deliberate routing through two industrial estates marks a strategic shift in how India is designing metro lines.
Key Takeaways
PM Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Phase-2 on 5 July 2025 during the Rajasthan Refinery inauguration at Pachpadra, Balotra .
The project involves an outlay of more than ₹13,037 crore and covers a 41-km North-South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations .
Upon completion, Jaipur's metro network will exceed 50 km , up from the current 11.64 km under Phase-1.
Daily ridership is projected to grow from 50,000 to nearly 2.5 lakh , with expectations of surpassing 4 lakh in coming years.
RMRCL has already issued an LoA for the first package worth ₹918.04 crore , covering a 12-km elevated segment with 10 stations .
Feeder bus services to towns including Chaksu and Chomu are being planned to extend regional connectivity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, 5 July 2025, virtually laid the foundation stone for the Jaipur Metro Rail Project Phase-2, a ₹13,037-crore infrastructure push that will add a 41-km North-South corridor to the Pink City's public transport network. The event was held during the inauguration ceremony of the Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra in Balotra district.
What Phase-2 Covers
The new corridor will run from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, spanning 36 metro stations and linking major industrial and residential nodes — including Sitapura Industrial Area, Vishwakarma Industrial Area (VKIA), Jaipur International Airport, Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, SMS Stadium, the Collectorate, and Jaipur Railway Station. An underground station will be built in the airport zone to ensure an integrated, uninterrupted network across the city.
The project will be executed by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture between the Union government and the Rajasthan state government. A Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for works worth more than ₹918.04 crore under the first package has already been issued, covering a 12-km elevated corridor from Prahladpura to Pinjrapol Gaushala with 10 elevated stations.
What the Leaders Said
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi said that whenever the nation sets a goal, Rajasthan stands at its core. He noted that the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, alongside the inauguration of a new terminal at Jodhpur Airport, would further accelerate the state's growth. He added that upon completion, Jaipur's metro network will extend beyond 50 km, improving convenience for residents and enhancing the travel experience for tourists.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said Prime Minister Modi has gifted Rajasthan the Phase-2 project. 'The new Metro corridor will provide significant relief from traffic congestion in Jaipur. Today, the Prime Minister has laid its foundation stone, and we are confident that he will also inaugurate the completed project,' Sharma said.
Ridership and Network Impact
Jaipur Metro currently operates Phase-1 — an 11.64-km North-West corridor from Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar with 11 stations — recording an average daily ridership of around 50,000 passengers. With Phase-2 complete, daily ridership is projected to rise to nearly 2.5 lakh passengers, with expectations of exceeding 4 lakh in subsequent years.
Plans are also being prepared to run feeder bus services connecting nearby towns — including Chaksu and Chomu — to the nearest metro stations at Prahladpura and Todi Mod, making regional connectivity more accessible.
Broader Infrastructure Context
This comes amid a broader Central push to modernise urban transport in Tier-2 and Tier-1 cities across India. Jaipur's Phase-2 is notable for its explicit industrial integration — directly linking two major industrial estates — signalling a shift from purely commuter-focused metro planning to economically-targeted corridor design. The multi-modal integration with the airport and railway station further positions the corridor as a backbone for the city's long-term mobility framework.
Point of View
Not just a commuter relief valve. That is a meaningful evolution in Indian metro planning, which has historically struggled to justify ridership projections. The 50,000-to-4-lakh ridership leap is ambitious; Phase-1's decade-long plateau at 50,000 daily riders should prompt scrutiny of whether land-use density along the new corridor can support those numbers. The 50:50 Centre-state funding model also signals fiscal confidence from Rajasthan's BJP government, but execution timelines on Indian metro projects routinely slip — the real accountability test will come at the first construction milestone.
NationPress
4 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project?
Jaipur Metro Phase-2 is a ₹13,037-crore urban rail project that will build a 41-km North-South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, featuring 36 stations. It is being implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture between the Union government and the Rajasthan state government.
When did PM Modi lay the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Phase-2?
PM Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone on 5 July 2025, during the inauguration ceremony of the Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra in Balotra district.
Which key areas will Jaipur Metro Phase-2 connect?
The corridor will link Sitapura Industrial Area, Vishwakarma Industrial Area (VKIA), Jaipur International Airport, SMS Hospital, SMS Stadium, the Collectorate, Jaipur Railway Station, Ambabari, and Vidyadhar Nagar, among other destinations.
How will Phase-2 change Jaipur's metro ridership?
Current daily ridership on Phase-1 stands at around 50,000 passengers. With Phase-2 complete, daily ridership is projected to rise to nearly 2.5 lakh, and is expected to exceed 4 lakh in subsequent years.
What is the current status of construction for Phase-2?
RMRCL has already issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for the first package worth more than ₹918.04 crore, covering a 12-km elevated corridor from Prahladpura to Pinjrapol Gaushala with 10 elevated stations. A spur line to the Phase-2 depot will also be constructed under this package.
