DMRC praised for its institutional ethics by study

An independent study on institutional ethics by a nonprofit organisation has praised the Delhi Metro, saying the transporter has performed well in areas of “leadership, punctuality and safety norms”. The study compiled by the IC Centre for Governance ( ICCfG), was released by former governor of Jharkhand Prabhat Kumar in the presence of DMRC managing director Mangu Singh at the Metro Bhawan. The study found that one of the “primary reasons” for the success of DMRC has been its “implementation of code of ethics and values. “The Delhi Metro employs close to 12,000 people and has implemented a code of values and ethics for them,” the DMRC said in a statement. At present, the DMRC spans a network of 277 km with 24.82km- long Janakpuri WestKalkaji Mandir stretch, the latest to have been inaugurated last month. The study also said, “The DMRC has performed well in areas such as leadership, punctuality, fair and transparent processes in procurement, prevention of corruption, employee welfare, adherence to safety guidelines”.