16 per cent increase in ridership in Delhi Metro in 2012-13

The Delhi Metro has registered an increase of about 16 percent in ridership in 2012-13 in comparison to the last financial year.
Addressing the gathering at DMRC's 19th Foundation Day celebrations, its Managing Director Mangu Singh said apart from increase in ridership, the overall earnings of the organisation had also increased by 15.77 per cent during the same period.
Sudhir Krishna, DMRC Chairman and Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development presented annual awards to 48 employees for their contribution to the organisation.
In his address, Krishna said that the organisation has set new benchmarks in both its construction and operation related activities.

Singh informed that many more steps were being taken for the greater convenience of the commuters such as the introduction of more eight coach trains.
The Vaishali Metro station was adjudged the 'Best Metro Station' and Anuranjan, Chief Driving Inspector, Line 2 received the Metro Person of the year award.

The Metro Women of the Year award, which has been instituted this year, was given to Shaifali Chowdhary, Senior Station Controller, Inderlok.
Besides, 40 more employees from various departments were also awarded for their meritorious performance. Six more employees who have served the Delhi Metro since the beginning of operations in 2002 were also given special awards.

M P Singh, Additional Chief Development Specialist of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was also given a special award in recognition of JICA's decade long association and commitment with the Delhi Metro.
DMRC's Foundation Day was celebrated simultaneously at Shastri Park and Najafgarh depots where Director (Operations) Sharat Sharma and Director (Rolling Stock) H S Anand were the Chief Guests respectively.