**Executive Summary**
The Union Cabinet approved the extension of the existing North-South corridor from GIFT City to Shahpur of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC). The extension will be 3.33 kilometers long, include three elevated stations, and is scheduled for completion in approximately four years. The project is estimated to cost Rs. 1,067.35 crore.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Details:**
* 3.33 km extension from GIFT City to Shahpur.
* Includes three elevated stations.
* Estimated project cost: Rs. 1,067.35 crore.
* Scheduled completion in approximately four years.
* **Expected Benefits:**
* Expected to benefit approximately 23,702 passengers in 2029 and 58,059 passengers in 2041.
* Strengthens connectivity between Ahmedabad & GIFT region.
* Benefits major companies, educational institutions, and commercial centers along the route.
* Enhances network integration and passenger convenience for daily commuters.
* **Job Creation:**
* Approximately 1,000 jobs expected during construction.
* Approximately 250 post-construction jobs for operations and maintenance.
* Expected to generate a significant number of indirect employment opportunities.
* **Implementation:**
* Implemented by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC), a 50:50 joint venture between the Governments of India and Gujarat.
* **Background:**
* Gujarat Metro's 68.28-km Ahmedabad Metro Phase-I and Phase-II are operational.
* Total 53 stations have been made operational since Sep-2022 and Jan-2026.
* Daily ridership on this line is approximately 1,60,000.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Ahmedabad & GIFT Region**
* **Impact:** Improved connectivity and transportation options, facilitating business, education, and employment.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is required. Benefit from the enhanced connectivity and passenger convenience.
**Stakeholder: Daily Commuters Between Ahmedabad & GIFT Region**
* **Impact:** Enhanced network integration and passenger convenience for travel needs related to business, employment, and education.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is required. Benefit from the easier transportation options.
**Stakeholder: Major Multinational Companies, Educational Institutions, and Commercial Centers along the route.**
* **Impact:** Direct benefits in terms of accessibility and transportation options for employees and customers.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is required. Benefit from the increased convenience.
**Stakeholder: Government of India and Government of Gujarat.**
* **Impact:** Oversight and financial responsibility for the project, as it is a joint venture.
* **Action Required:** Continuous funding and oversight for the ongoing project.
**Stakeholder: Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the project.
* **Action Required:** Implement the project and manage the extended metro line after completion.
**Stakeholder: Job Seekers**
* **Impact:** Generation of approximately 1,000 jobs in construction and 250 post-construction phase.
* **Action Required:** Job seekers should apply for employment opportunities created during the project.
Key Entities Referenced
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC): The entity responsible for implementing the metro rail project, a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat.
Gujarat Metro's Ahmedabad Metro Phase-I: A prior phase of the Ahmedabad Metro project.
Gujarat Metro's Ahmedabad Metro Phase-II: A prior phase of the Ahmedabad Metro project.
GIFT City: One of the locations the new North-South corridor extension connects to.
Shahpur: One of the locations the new North-South corridor extension connects to.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves extension of existing North-
South corridor from GIFT City to Shahpur of
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC)
Posted On: 24 FEB 2026 3:33PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the extension,
from GIFT City to Shahpur, will be 3.33 kilometers long and include three elevated stations. The project is
scheduled to be completed in approximately four years.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs.1,067.35 crore. This extended corridor is expected to benefit
approximately 23,702 passengers in 2029 and approximately 58,059 passengers in 2041.
This corridor will strengthen connectivity between Ahmedabad & GIFT region. Major multinational
companies, educational institutions, and commercial centers located along the proposed route will directly
benefit.
Additionally, this extension will be beneficial to the daily commuters travelling between Ahmedabad &
GIFT region for catering the travel need related to Business, Employment and Education, thereby
significantly enhancing network integration and passenger convenience.
The project is expected to generate approximately 1,000 jobs in construction. Approximately 250 people
will be employed in the post-construction phase for operations and maintenance. This project will generate
a significant number of direct employment opportunities, equivalent to the number mentioned above.
Additionally, other activities will generate indirect employment for even more people.
The project will be implemented by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC), a 50:50 joint
venture between the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat.
Background:
Currently, the Gujarat Metro's 68.28-km Ahmedabad Metro Phase-I {APMC to Motera Stadium (North-
South Corridor) & Thaltej Gam to Vastral Gam (East-West Corridor)} & Phase-II (Motera Stadium to
Mahatma Mandir & GNLU to GIFT City), with total 53 stations have been successfully made operational
since Sep-2022 (Phase-I) and January-2026 (Phase-II). The daily ridership on this line is approximately
1,60,000.
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