Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The long-pending demolition of Indore’s BRTS corridor is finally set to begin. Municipal Commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav has cleared the tender, and Mayor-in-Council member Rajendra Rathore has confirmed his approval as well.
Rathore stated that the decision will be formally announced in the upcoming MIC meeting, after which demolition work is expected to commence within a week. The project has faced repeated delays—the first tender drew no participation, while the second was cancelled after receiving only a single bid.
On the third attempt, a contractor quoted nearly half of the corporation’s estimated scrap value of ₹3.5 crore, a bid that was ultimately accepted. With all approvals in place, the contractor will soon receive the work order to begin demolition.
Once hailed as a model public transport initiative, the BRTS corridor faced sustained criticism over poor planning, limited utility, and public dissatisfaction. Reviews conducted by civic bodies and state authorities eventually sealed its fate.
Officials have stated that following the MIC’s formal approval, demolition will proceed without further delay. The recovery of scrap materials is expected to generate substantial revenue for the corporation.
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