Indore Metro Rail Project is proposed to address the above challenges through constructing a metro line (Yellow line) of about 31 km in Indore. The proposed metro rail alignment is a ring line planned from Gandhi Nagar – Bhawarsala- Radisson Square – Bengali Square – Indore Railway Station – Rajwada Palace to Airport.

The annual traffic for the Project upon completion is estimated to be about 126 million passenger trips. The positive impacts of the Project include: (i) reduced travel time for commuters; (ii) reduced congestion on the affected roads; (iii) reduced emissions from vehicles; (iv) enhanced transport safety and comfort of travel; (v) improved mobility and access to markets, workplaces, education, and health facilities; (vi) improved quality of living for the connected population.

The Project is estimated to be implemented over five years. MPMRCL will be the Project Implementation Agency. Procurement will be conducted in compliance with the national law and regulations, and NDB’s procurement policy.

The Project is Category “A” in line with NDB’s Environment and Social Framework (ESF). Main environmental and social impacts include land acquisition and resettlement, diversion of forest land for non-forest use and removal of trees, works in proximity of archaeological structures, construction waste and debris, occupational health and safety, and noise and vibration during operations. Impacts can be mitigated by adherence to country system requirements, and management plans specifically developed for the Project