Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Phase 2 of Ahmedabad Metro, flagging off metro services from the Mahatma Mandir Metro Station in Gandhinagar, marking a major boost to urban connectivity in Gujarat.
Sharing glimpses of the inauguration on X, the Prime Minister said, “Our commitment to boosting Ahmedabad’s infrastructure is visible in the various development works initiated. Today, the remaining stretch of Phase 2 of Ahmedabad Metro from Sector 10A to Mahatma Mandir was inaugurated. This will boost ‘Ease of Living’ for the people of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.”
According to the Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the inauguration opens a 7.8-kilometre stretch of the metro corridor to the general public. Seven stations—Mahatma Mandir, Sector-24, Sector-16, Old Secretariat, Akshardham, Secretariat and Sector-10 -have become operational under this phase, significantly expanding the city’s modern public transport network.
With the commissioning of this section, commuters can now travel seamlessly along the 28.25-km metro route connecting Motera in Ahmedabad to Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. Officials said the new connectivity will ensure faster, safer and more comfortable travel, while also helping to ease traffic congestion between the twin cities.
The Gujarat CMO said the metro project aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision of modern, sustainable urban transport and will contribute to the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat by strengthening state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Saurashtra and Kutch, describing the region as an “anchor region” of India’s growth and urging global investors to seize the opportunities on offer. He said the conference aimed to convert the state’s untapped potential into performance, noting that Gujarat’s development model has evolved into a platform for global growth and partnerships.
During the event, the Prime Minister also announced the development of new smart industrial estates across Saurashtra and Kutch and e-inaugurated a medical device park in Rajkot district. The programme was attended by Union and state ministers, lawmakers, senior officials, industrialists and foreign delegates, and featured cultural performances highlighting the heritage of the Saurashtra-Kutch region.
(With ANI inputs)
