CM Mohan Yadav Sets Indore Metro On Ujjain, Pithampur Track; Regional Expansion Plan Takes Shape
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Indore's Metro network is set to become part of a larger regional connectivity plan, linking the city with Ujjain, Pithampur and other urban and industrial centres, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday while inaugurating the Metro's first phase. Calling it an important milestone for Maa Ahilya's city, Yadav also highlighted the recently approved Rs 18,000 crore…
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated Indore's Metro network, marking a significant milestone for the city and strengthening regional connectivity. The first phase of the Metro will link Indore with Ujjain, Pithampur, and other nearby urban and industrial centers. Yadav also highlighted the approval of a new Rs 18,000 crore railway line connecting Indore with Manmad, describing it as a proud moment for Indore, Malwa, and Madhya Pradesh.
He emphasized that the Metro expansion would extend beyond Indore, reaching out to Ujjain, Pithampur, and other areas, bolstering regional connectivity. The Chief Minister attributed India's rapid economic growth, citing a 7.8% growth rate compared to 2% for the US and 4% for China. Union Minister Piyush Goyal's statement on India's potential trade agreement with the US further underscored the country's rapid ascension.
Yadav emphasized that the Indore-Manmad railway line would offer a direct rail connection, eliminating the need for travel to Maharashtra via Gujarat. Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, who approved the Metro plan, mentioned that the original proposal had a broader vision for Indore's urbanization, including connections to Pithampur, Mhow, Dewas, and Ujjain.
The current construction phase is the first of several, with the Chief Minister approving the second phase towards Ujjain. Vijayvargiya projected that Metro expansion would continue for the next 10 to 20 years, with future phases targeting Pithampur, Maksi, and the industrial area near Avantikapuri. Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar pointed out that India currently has over 1,100 km of Metro tracks, surpassing the US by nearly 216 km.
After the upcoming expansion, India's Metro network would reach around 1,170 km, potentially becoming the world's second-largest after China, which boasts over 8,000 km. Khattar expressed confidence in India's consistent growth, asserting that the nation would soon overtake Germany in urban infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
He specifically referenced Indore, Ujjain, and Bhopal as cities poised for significant development in the coming years, likening Madhya Pradesh to the heart of India and Indore as its vital pulse.
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