Jaipur Metro Phase-2 approved: 41 km, ₹13,037.66 crore
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What happened
- Cabinet approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a 41 km North–South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations, costing ₹13,037.66 crore [PIB].
Background
- Metro Rail Policy 2017 requires value capture and last-mile plans.
Why it matters
- Metro rail is the backbone of public transport in fast-growing cities.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-04-08): cabinet approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a 41 km North–South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations, costing ₹13,037.66 crore.
- Metro rail is the backbone of public transport in fast-growing cities.
Quotable data pointCabinet approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a 41 km North–South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations, costing ₹13,037.66 crore.
PIB: Cabinet: Jaipur Metro Phase-2, 8 Apr 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: metro policy.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Length
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Stations
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Cost
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Cabinet: Jaipur Metro Phase-2, 8 Apr 2026
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