Delhi Metro may soon hand over parking lots to DDA, MCD
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Metro may soon hand over their parking lots to Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the municipal corporations.
Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Wednesday while addressing the 23rd Foundation Day of Delhi Metro said that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has taken an in-principle decision to execute the proposal.
However, the Lt Governor did not elaborate on the proposal. The final decision will be taken by authorities concerned, including the Centre and the Delhi government, which hold equal equity in the DMRC.
Baijal also stressed upon the need of last-mile connectivity in the city and parking space at the metro stations.
He said the municipal corporations and the DDA could take up the construction work of parking spaces once the final decision is taken by the metro.
Out of 160 metro stations, there are 97 parking lots managed by the DMRC.
The Delhi Metro operates on a network of 213 kilometres across seven different corridors and 160 metro stations.
DMRC Managing Director Mangu Singh and his teams are taking all possible efforts to bring in the last-mile connectivity not only to facilitate the passengers for last mile journey, but also to remove congestion, the Lt Governor said.
He said that in another major achievement, the entire electricity requirement of Delhi Metro's Phase 3 will be met with solar power.
On his part, Singh highlighted the various initiatives taken by Delhi Metro in 2016.
“Last year has been a very satisfactory year as far as operations are concerned. We are transporting about 28 lakh passengers with the help of about 3,100 train trips maintaining a punctuality of 99.97 per cent,” he said.
At the function, the Chandni Chowk Metro station was adjudged the ‘Best Metro Station' and Shrikant, Head Station Controller, Rajiv Chowk received the ‘Metro Person of the Year' award.
The Metro Woman of the Year award was presented to Kumari Tara, Station Controller/train Operator, Yamuna Bank Crew Control.
Besides them, 44 others from various departments were awarded for their meritorious performance. An employee from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was also awarded for his contribution towards maintaining security in the DMRC.