26 August,2023 01:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Commuters travelling in Mumbai Metro/ Pic/ Anurag Ahire
To bolster the development of the Mumbai Metro infrastructure, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has taken a proactive stride and appointed Team Leaders for each ongoing and upcoming Mumbai metro projects. The initiative was implemented by MMRDA chief Dr Sanjay Mukherjee with an aim to expedite the execution of new metro lines and the forthcoming Metro Bhavan.
The development agency, in a media statement on Saturday, stated that the appointed Team Leaders will ensure that these projects are expedited without compromising on the quality standards.
The appointed leaders will oversee a cohort of professionals, potentially assuming key roles such as Director, Chief Engineer, or Additional Chief Engineer. The experts - using their domain knowledge and experience - will drive the planning and execution, the agency said.
As part of their responsibilities, the designated Team Leaders will be tackling intricate challenges, oversee real-time project progress, and proactively mitigate deviations that might arise during the execution phase. This approach is set to streamline project delivery and ensure adherence to timelines.
Dr. Mukherjee, the Metropolitan Commissioner of the MMRDA, said, "This visionary project holds the potential to provide the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with a much-needed lifeline. The rapid and punctual construction of metro lines is pivotal for Mumbai's continued economic growth. The positive trajectory we're on fills us with pride. The time savings generated by this initiative will grant individuals more quality time with their families and less time ensnared in traffic. Our future plans envision expansive urban growth on an even larger scale."
What are these projects?
The Metro Bhavan project is a proposed command-and-control centre for the Mumbai Metro Rail network. Reportedly, the centre was previously planned to be built in Aarey Colony but was relocated to Dahisar due to environmental concerns. The project cost has been estimated to be â¹1,000 crore and will be completed in three years.
Meanwhile, the metro rail network presently consists of three operational lines - Line 1 Ghatkopar to Versova, Line 2A Dahisar East to DN Nagar and Line 7 Dahisar East to Andheri East. The other lines that are under construction include:
' Line 2B: DN Nagar - Mandale
' Line 3: Colaba - Bandra - SEEPZ
' Line 4: Wadala-Kasarvadavli
' Line 5: Thane - Kalyan
' Line 6: Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli (East Express Highway)
