The Union Cabinet of India, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming urban mobility in Jaipur.
The new corridor will span 41 km along a North–South axis from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, comprising 36 stations, with a total project cost of ₹13,037.66 crore. The project will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan.
According to the official release, “The Phase-2 corridor will provide seamless connectivity to major activity nodes such as Sitapura Industrial Area, VKIA, Jaipur Airport, Tonk Road, SMS Hospital and Stadium, Ambabari and Vidhyadhar Nagar.”
It further notes, “It includes underground stations at the airport area and will integrate with the operational Phase-1 through planned interchanges and feeder systems, ensuring a unified and continuous metro network across the city.”
Currently, Jaipur Metro Phase-1 records an average daily ridership of around 60,000 passengers on its 11.64 km corridor. “With the commissioning of Phase-2, the metro network is expected to witness a manifold increase in ridership, substantially enhancing the share of public transport in Jaipur and reducing dependence on private vehicles,” the release stated.
The project has undergone multiple levels of appraisal, including Inter-Ministerial Consultation, Network Planning Group review and Public Investment Board evaluation. “The project has an Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR) which is more than threshold (>14%), indicating strong socio-economic viability,” the statement said.
Funding will be structured through equity support from both central and state governments, along with subordinate debt and multilateral financing, in line with the Metro Rail Policy, 2017.
The release added that the project aligns with the Rajasthan TOD Policy-2025 and national sustainable transport goals. Targeted for completion by September 2031, Jaipur Metro Phase-2 is expected to ease congestion, reduce emissions and improve mobility for residents and visitors.
Jaipur Metro’s existing Phase-1 corridor runs from Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar, connecting key residential and commercial areas with the city’s heritage core. The upcoming Phase-2 is expected to complement this network and significantly enhance overall urban connectivity.
