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INTRODUCTION
The need for a reliable public transportation was felt in Delhi for a long time. A comprehensive traffic and transportation study completed in 1990 highlighted the urgent need for a rail-based transit system comprising a network of underground elevated and surface corridors to meet the traffic demand projected for 2021. To make this dream a reality , the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) was registered on 3rd May 1995 and it is solely responsible for the construction and operation.
Reason
Population of over 1 million. More registered vehicles than Mumbai, Kolkata & Chennai put together. Automobiles contributing to more than two thirds of the total atmospheric pollution. High rate of road accidents More than 35 studies recommended Mass Rapid Transit System.
Challenges
Second project in country after Kolkata Metro:1984. A 50:50 joint venture of GoI and GNCTD DMRC incorporated under Companies Act 1995 Duration of completion of Phase 10 years by the end of 2005 Get approved by GoI in Sept 1996 (after civic organizations recommendations) P-I to connect Delhis business, education and shopping districts. Total land needed 340 hectares (58% govt., 39% private agriculture and 3% private urban land) P-I consists 3 Lines, total length 56 km, 50 stations (10 underground) and 3 maintenance depots.
Line
Line 1 Red Line Line 2 Yellow Line Line 3 Blue Line
Length of Line
22km 11km 23km
Route
Shahdara to Rithala Vishwa Vidyalaya to Central Secretariat Barakhamba to Dwarka
GoI and GNCTD arranged the all capital required. Initial estimation of cost in 1996 Rs 60 billion
Cost Structure
S. No. Source of Fund % of total cost Remark
1
2 3 4
Equity
Interest Free Loan JBIC Property Development
28%
5% 64% 3%
Mr. E. Sreedharan was appointed as project manager and managing director in Nov 1997. A technocrat retired from IR in 1990. Earned reputation for completing the project on time and within budget. 70% of senior staff hired on deputation from IR DMRC opted lean structure. Effective contract awarding and procurement process (to tackle with time, cost and corruption) Contract awarding process transparent and simple & fair and just Removed subjectivity from tender evaluation.
Contd
Had two departments: project organization and operation & maintenance Experts required from: Civil, electrical and communications area etc.
Individual accountability. Daily monitoring of progress. Weekly reviews and targets. Delhi Metro Act, 2002 Superseded Delhi Municipal Laws. Lower courts barred from issuing stay orders. Dedicated team of lawyers to prevent property disputes.
Road Blocks
Criticism due to inability to recruit, 70% were deputed from Indian Railways
Lack of experience & specialized experts in Civil, Electrical & Communication Engineering Loss of Rs 5 million if one day lost Difference of opinion on gauge to be adopted
Procurement Process.
Autonomy in decision making. Advance planning in utility diversion, minimizing public inconvenience.