Bhopal, Dec. 20 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, along with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, flagged off the Bhopal Metro Rail service on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the state capital's urban transport infrastructure.

The first phase of the Bhopal Metro, part of the Orange Line 'Priority Corridor', spans 7 Kilometres and includes eight elevated stations. The corridor is designed to offer fast, convenient and reliable connectivity along key city routes, significantly easing daily commutes for residents and reducing traffic congestion.

Speaking to the media at the flag-off ceremony at Subhash Nagar Metro Station, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described the launch as a major year-end gift for people. "As the m...