India Approves Nine Metro Projects at Urban Mobility Conference
Union Minister Manohar Lal announced the approval of nine metro projects totaling 174 kilometers during the 19th Urban Mobility India Conference in Bhubaneswar.
The 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition concluded in Bhubaneswar on October 24. During the event, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal detailed a national urban transport strategy centered on integration, inclusiveness, and intelligence.
Manohar Lal announced that the government has approved nine metro projects since December 2025, representing 174 kilometers of track and an investment exceeding Rs 59,000 crore. These additions bring the total operational metro network to 1,185 kilometers across 26 cities. He also reported that 1,100 electric buses are now operational in 28 cities under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme.
Organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Institute of Urban Transport with support from the Government of Odisha, the conference hosted 1,500 delegates and 28 exhibitors. Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra presented awards for excellence in urban transport, with Bhubaneswar recognized for green transport and Delhi for smart mobility solutions. Mahapatra urged attendees to translate the conference's conceptual ideas into practical urban solutions.
