Rajasthan
Rs 993.51 Crore Approved for Expansion of Jaipur Metro
- 22 Nov 2022
- 2 min read
Why In News?
- On November 21, 2022, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has given financial approval of Rs 993.51 crore for the construction of Phase 1-C of Jaipur Metro, taking an important decision towards making metro facility more accessible to Jaipurites.
Key Points
- This phase of Jaipur Metro will connect Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar, whose total length is 2.85 km. is. It has 2.26 km. There will be an underground and 0.59 km elevated part.
- According to the proposal, after the construction of Phase 1-C of Jaipur Metro, metro will be able to operate from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar on The Delhi-Agra Highway, which will improve the traffic system of the city. Also, metro facility will be available to the common man till Delhi-Agra highway.
- It is noteworthy that in the budget of the financial year 2022-23, the Chief Minister had announced the construction of Phase 1-C and Phase 1-D while expanding the Jaipur Metro. In October 2022, financial approval of Rs 204.81 crore has been given for the construction of Phase 1-D of Jaipur Metro. At present, the metro is operated from Manasarovar to Badi Chaupar in Jaipur.
