The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) observed its 31st Foundation Day today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The occasion was attended by Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs & Power, as the Chief Guest. Smt. Rekha Gupta, Hon’ble Chief Minister, GNCTD, was present as the Guest of Honour. Other dignitaries in attendance included Shri Katikithala Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Chairman, DMRC; Shri Dharmendra, Chief Secretary, GNCTD; and Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC.
During the programme, DMRC’s Annual Awards were presented to individuals and teams for their exemplary contributions to the organization.
The recognitions included:
Best Metro Depot: Kalindi Kunj Depot
Rajbhasha Puruskar:Ms. Anjali, Senior Customer Relations Assistant
A special award was also presented to the Metro Adventure Club (MAC) team for its year-long activities promoting team spirit and bonding among DMRC employees.
The Hon’ble Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs & Power, Sh. Manohar Lal appreciated the Delhi Metro for its achievements and said, “The highest number of passenger journeys achieved in Delhi Metro is 78 lakhs. Many countries do not have a population of 78 lakhs and these many people travel by the Delhi Metro in one day. The journey is convenient, safe and disciplined. Life has become much easier for the passengers.”
The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. Rekha Gupta also congratulated Delhi Metro on the occasion. “The place that Delhi Metro has made in the hearts of the people, it is indeed nothing less than the lifeline.
There is a ‘feel good factor’ when a passenger enters the Delhi Metro. They keep it clean, and they follow the rules as well. There has been a behavioural change,” she said during her address.
The event was a time to reflect at how far Delhi Metro has come and to appreciate the hard work of everyone who has been part of this journey. It was also a reminder of DMRC’s continued focus on providing safe, dependable, and eco-friendly travel to the people of Delhi and the surrounding areas.
