Kerala CM Inaugurates Phase 2 of Kochi Water Metro.

State News | Dated: 19 Feb 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the second phase of the Kochi Water Metro project. The new phase connects several island communities with the mainland, deploying fully electric, eco-friendly boats to boost sustainable public transport.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The Kochi Water Metro is a first-of-its-kind project in India.
  • It is funded by the state government and the German agency KfW.
  • The new phase adds three new terminals to the network.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Project: Water Metro.
  • Phase: Second.
  • State: Kerala.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The second phase of the first-of-its-kind Water Metro project was recently inaugurated in which state?

Correct Answer: Kerala

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Kerala

  • Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
  • Governor – Arif Mohammad Khan