NEW DELHI — In a major push for urban infrastructure and renewable energy, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project. The new 41-km North-South corridor is set to transform connectivity in the Pink City with a total investment of ₹13,037.66 crore.
- The Jaipur Metro Phase-2 Blueprint
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the project will be a 50:50 joint venture between the Centre and the Rajasthan government, executed by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL).
The Route: Stretching from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, the corridor features 36 stations (34 elevated and 2 underground).
Key Hubs: It will link critical areas including the Sitapura Industrial Area, Tonk Road, SMS Hospital, and Vidhyadhar Nagar. Notably, underground stations near Jaipur Airport will provide seamless access for air travelers.
Interconnectivity: The line will interface with the existing Phase-1 (Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar), creating a comprehensive transit network for a city whose population is projected to reach one crore.
Timeline: The project is slated for completion by September 2031.
- Arunachal Pradesh: Energy Security Boost
The Cabinet also cleared two massive hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen the national grid and regional infrastructure:
Kamala Hydro Electric Project: A 1,720 MW project on the Subansiri river, costing ₹26,070 crore.
Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project: A 1,200 MW project in the Lohit basin, costing ₹14,106 crore.
Impact: Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized that these projects will drive job creation and infrastructure in remote districts like Anjaw.
Key Cabinet Approvals (April 8, 2026)
| Project | Location | Capacity/Scale | Estimated Cost |
| Jaipur Metro Ph-2 | Rajasthan | 41 km (36 Stations) | ₹13,037.66 Cr |
| Kamala Hydro | Arunachal | 1,720 MW | ₹26,070.00 Cr |
| Kalai-II Hydro | Arunachal | 1,200 MW | ₹14,106.00 Cr |