Jaffer P.C. appointed as BMRCL Managing Director ahead of Pink Line partial inauguration
Jaffer P.C. has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). He faces the immediate challenge of overseeing the upcoming Pink Line inauguration and addressing construction delays on the Blue Line.
Why it matters
Leadership changes at BMRCL are critical for the timely delivery of major public transit projects that impact the daily commute of millions in Bangalore.
The Karnataka government on Wednesday appointed 2003-batch IAS officer Jaffer P.C. as the Managing Director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), replacing Ravishankar J., who has been transferred.
Mr. Jaffer had been overseeing the corporation as Managing Director on an additional-charge basis since late June after Mr. Ravishankar proceeded on leave. Before taking charge at BMRCL, he was serving as Secretary (Budget and Resources) in the State Finance Department.
Mr. Ravishankar had led BMRCL for nearly a year after assuming office in July 2025. His transfer comes at a crucial stage for Namma Metro, with the long-awaited opening of the Pink Line’s first operational stretch expected shortly.
The 7.5-km elevated southern section between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere is likely to be commissioned in late August or September, 2026. The remaining 13.8-km underground corridor extending to Nagawara is targeted for completion by March 2027.
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