‘Shaping New Energy For Viksit Bharat’: PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone For Metro Projects In Pune

Last Updated:November 03, 2026, 1:26 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for Pune metro projects via video conferencing, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis present

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image credit: X/@narendramodi)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that the launch of a new metro service between Hinjawadi and Shivajinagar would benefit a major IT hub in Pune, adding that the improved connectivity would provide fresh momentum to the development of the city.

He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for Pune metro projects via video conferencing. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was also present at the occasion.

PM Modi expressed confidence that a major IT hub in Pune would benefit from enhanced connectivity between the older and newer parts of the city.

“… I am delighted that another line of the Pune Metro is being inaugurated today. Ten years ago, I had the opportunity to lay the foundation stone for the first phase of the project here in Pune. With the launch of the metro service between Hinjawadi and Shivajinagar, a major IT hub in Pune will now benefit from improved connectivity”, he said.

The Prime Minister said that the latest addition to the Pune metro network would provide fresh momentum to the development of the city, which, he said, is shaping the new energy for the ‘Viksit Bharat‘.

“The new line, for which work has commenced today, will further strengthen connectivity between the older and newer parts of Pune. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the people of Pune and Maharashtra… Today, Pune is shaping the new energy of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. From IT, automotive, and pharmaceuticals to startups, innovation, and manufacturing—Pune is a place of dreams and aspirations for the youth of our nation. The strengthening of the local metro connectivity is set to provide fresh momentum to the development of Pune city…” he said.

‘Metro Setting Various Records In Its Own Way’: Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said that the new metro network is setting various records in its own way.

“I am happy that this metro will generate 30 per cent of its energy on its own as a green metro. This metro is also setting various new records in a way. Today, we have also performed some groundbreaking ceremonies, including the groundbreaking for Phase-2 of the Pune Metro, which is happening today at the hands of the Prime Minister…” Fadnavis said.

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Which areas does the newly inaugurated Pune Metro Pink Line connect?

The newly inaugurated 23-kilometer Pune Metro Pink Line connects Maan to the District Court Metro station, providing direct connectivity between the major IT hub of Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar.

What is the total investment planned for the Phase-II expansion of the Pune Metro?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Phase-II expansion projects of the Pune Metro, which involves a total investment of around Rs 21,800 crore.

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The Pink Line is operated entirely by women and is designed to generate approximately 30 percent of its electricity needs through solar energy to promote eco-friendly public transport.

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