It is the second metro project in India after Kolkata metro. Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad in the National Capital Region of India.
GOI and GNCTD arranged all the capital required
Initial estimation of cost in 1996 was Rs 60 billion.
Revised estimation cost in 2002 was Rs 89.27 billion
Final cost of project approx. Rs 99 billion with Rs 7 billion savings.
Mr. E Sreedharan was appointed as project manger and managing and managing director in November 1997.
2. Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad in the
National Capital Region of India.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited(DMRC) was registered on 3rd May 1995 and it is solely
responsible for the construction and operation.
A comprehensive traffic and transportation study completed in1990 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.
The first line of Delhi metro was inaugurated by A B Vajpayee(former prime minister of India)
on 24thDecember, 2002.
3. High rate of road accidents
More registered vehicles than Mumbai, Kolkata & Chennai put together.
More than 35 studies recommended Mass Rapid Transit System.
Population of over 1 million
Automobiles contributing to more than two-thirds of the total atmospheric
pollution.
4. DMP is the biggest urban invention in India since independence in 1947
Project has to executed in a very difficult urban environment
Being the capital city all actions under close scrutiny of VIPs
Project implementation period compressed from 10 years to 7 years
Metro being constructed to world class standard with frontline technologies
Expertise and technology not available in the country
5. • 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
• P-1 to connect Delhi’s business, education and shopping districts
• P-1 consists 3 Lines, total length 56km, 50 stations & 3 maintenance depots
• Total land needed 340 hectares
6. GOI and GNCTD arranged all the capital required
Initial estimation of cost in 1996 is Rs 60 billion
Revised estimation cost in 2002 was Rs 89.27 billion
Final cost of project approx. Rs 99 billion with Rs 7 billion savings
2.2 million passengers/day to become the project viable later revised to 1.5 million passengers/ day
Economic IRR is 21.4%
Financial IRR 3%(low IRR some minster suggested to drop the project)
Social sector project can benefit the regional economy in more than one ways
7. Repayment period 30 years including 10 years grace period
Debt to equity ratio 2:1
Exchange rate risk bore equally by GOI and GNCTD
Source of revenue fares, property, development, taxes on local public
The project was exempted from custom and excise duties
S.NO Source of Fund % of total cost Remark
1 Equity 28% Equally subscribed by
GOI & GNTCD
2 Interest free loan 5% Land acquisition
3 JBIC 64% Time sliced soft loan
4 Property development 3% Commercial activities
8. Individual accountability
Daily monitoring of progress
Weekly Reviews and targets
Delhi metro act 2002
1. Superseded Delhi municipal laws
2. Lower courts barred from issuing stay orders
3. Dedicated team of lawyers to prevent property disputes
Cost centers
1. Manpower
2. Energy
3. Material and maintenance
9. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Particulars Sections Character Length, stations Opened on
Line1( Shahdara to
rithala)
1.Shahdara to tis
hazari
2.Tis hazari to inder
lok
3.Inder lok to rithala
Elevated and at grade 1.7.92km
6station
2.4.74km
4 station
3.9.40km
8 station
1.25/12/2002
2.4/10/2003
3.1/4/2004
Total 22.06kms (18 station)
Line2 (vishwa
vidyalaya to central
secretariat
1.Vishwa to kashmere
gate
2.Kashmere gate to
central secreta
Underground 1.(4km) (4 station)
2.(7km) (6 station)
1.20/12/2004
2.3/7/2005
Total 11kms (10 stations)
Line3 (barakhmba to
dwarka)
Barakhamba to
dwarka
Dwarka to indraprasth
Elevated and at grade
with short
underground section
1.(22.79km) (22
station)
2.(2.81km) (3 station)
1.31/12/2005
1/4/2006
Total 25.6kms (3
stations)
10. Mr. E Sreedharan was appointed as project manger and managing and managing director in
November 1997
A technocrat retired from IR in 1990
70% 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
Remove subjectivity from tender evaluation
11. The citizens of Delhi
The japan bank for international cooperation(JBIC)
IMCC a consortium of builders for underground works with mot mc Donald’s, UK as the lead designs
consultant
Baharat earth movers limited(BEML),. The Indian coach builders
Delhi transport corporation
Govt. of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana
Government of national capital territory of Delhi
Ministry of railway and ministry of urban affairs, govt. of India
12. Low financial IRR prompted second thoughts on the project
Criticism, due to inability to recruit , 70% were deputed from Indian railways
Lack of experience & specialized experts in civil, electrical, and communication engineering
Loss of Rs 5 million if one day lost
Difference of opinion on gauge to be adopted
13. Efficiency, courtesy, and integrity, in corporate culture
Corruption free contract awarding system and procurement process
Autonomy in decision making
We mean business attitudes
Advance planning in utility diversion, minimizing public inconvenience