Breaking news from the capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal! Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that the Bhopal Metro will begin operations from December 21st. The CM made this announcement at the Khajuraho Convention Center.
Bhopal: The capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, is set to receive its first metro rail. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced during a press conference at the Khajuraho Convention Center on Monday that the Bhopal Metro will begin on December 21, 2025. This announcement marks a long-awaited moment for the residents of Bhopal.
CM Mohan Yadav’s Statement
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated:
'On December 21st, the people of Bhopal will receive the metro train along with many other developmental gifts. He also revealed that on December 25th, the inauguration and लोकार्पण of two lakh crore rupees worth of industries will be held on the occasion of the concluding ceremony of the birth centenary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.'
The CM said that this metro project will modernize the city’s transportation facilities and also contribute to employment and economic activities. He appealed to the public to welcome the metro with enthusiasm and responsibility.
Metro Rail Safety – Green Signal Granted
The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has already given the green signal for the priority corridor of the Bhopal Metro. Under the leadership of Commissioner Nilabhr Sengupta, a team conducted an intensive inspection of the depot, track, and trains between November 12th and 15th, 2025, over three days. The team examined everything from the nuts and bolts to the technical equipment of the metro. Only after receiving the CMRS certificate was permission granted for the project’s inauguration. However, the date of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Madhya Pradesh for the inauguration of the Bhopal Metro is yet to be finalized.
The residents of Bhopal have been eagerly awaiting this project for a long time. There is a lot of excitement among citizens following the announcement of the metro. Local traders and citizens believe that the metro will not only make travel within the city easier but will also boost real estate and business in residential and commercial areas.
Some citizens said, “Following Chief Minister Yadav’s announcement, we now have confidence that the metro will start on the scheduled date. It will completely transform the city’s transportation system.”
