Beyond Mobility: IISc Study Highlights Public Health Benefits Of Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line

June 15, 2026

The Bengaluru Science and Technology (BeST) Cluster hosted the release of a first-of-its-kind longitudinal research report titled “Assessing the Impact of the Yellow Line Mass Rapid Transit System on Public Health and Quality of Life: A Sustainable Urban Mobility Perspective.”

Published by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Sustainable Transportation Lab, the study highlights the strategic value of the Namma Metro Yellow Line, which connects RV Road to Bommasandra. The research report, led by Prof. Ashish Verma, Professor of Transportation Engineering at IISc and Convenor of the IISc Sustainable Transportation Lab, Bengaluru, with support from various stakeholders, underscores the transformative potential of the Yellow Line metro. 
Read my detailed interview report with Prof. Ashish Verma https://www.etvbharat.com/en/technology/beyond-mobility-iisc-study-highlights-public-health-benefits-of-bengaluru-metro-yellow-line-enn26060404138

Dr Anubha

Dr. Anubha Jain is a Senior Journalist Author associated with Eenadu TV, Lokmat Media & All India Radio — handling diverse domains – politics, economics, wildlife, space, science & technology and specializes in tracking social and economic changes taking place in the country. Based in Bengaluru she’s recognised for her work in journalism, advocacy for women’s empowerment and one-on-one interviews with prominent personalities.

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