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Delhi Metro Rail Project Management Report

This document is a student assignment on the management of the Delhi Metro Rail Project. It includes: 1) An introduction describing the increasing traffic issues in Delhi that led to the need for the metro project. 2) A background section providing brief details on the setup of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to oversee the project. 3) An overview of the key aspects of managing the project including the project lifecycle, planning, stakeholders, risks, budgets, teams, and reviews. The assignment analyzes the project management techniques used for the successful execution of the Delhi Metro Rail Project.

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Delhi Metro Rail Project Management Report

This document is a student assignment on the management of the Delhi Metro Rail Project. It includes: 1) An introduction describing the increasing traffic issues in Delhi that led to the need for the metro project. 2) A background section providing brief details on the setup of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to oversee the project. 3) An overview of the key aspects of managing the project including the project lifecycle, planning, stakeholders, risks, budgets, teams, and reviews. The assignment analyzes the project management techniques used for the successful execution of the Delhi Metro Rail Project.

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  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Brief Background on the Project
  • Management of Delhi Metro Rail Project
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk Management for Delhi Metro Rail Project
  • Budgets and Costing of the Delhi Metro Rail Project
  • Project Review and Evaluation
  • Project Teams and Conflict
  • Estimates of Costs and Revenues of Delhi Metro
  • Conclusion
  • Recommendations
  • List of References
  • Appendix-I

Section A To be completed by the student

Student Full Name SHAIKH AAMIR ALI

Student ID Number EAU-0815463

Lecturer Name Mr. Paul Rouse

Module Name and Code ECM28EKM - Project Management

Assignment Due date 12th November, 2015

Assignment Title Management Of The Delhi Metro Rail Project

SHAIKH AAMIR ALI


MANAGEMENT OF THE
DELHI METRO RAIL
PROJECT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT


BY
SHAIKH AAMIR ALI
EAU ID-0815463

WORD COUNT- 3090 WORDS


LIST OF TABLES

1. Work Breakdown Structures and Task Time Estimates for Delhi Metro Project 6

2. Risk Management Plan and Risk Register for Delhi Metro Rail Project 8

3. Estimates and Final Budgets for Delhi Metro Phases 9

4. Estimates of Costs and Revenues of Delhi Metro 10


LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

1. DMRC - Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

2. GoI - Government of India

3. GNCTD - Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

4. CPCC - Central Pollution Control Board

5. MoE&F - Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India

6. ASI - Archaeological Survey of India

7. JBIC - Japan Bank for International Corporation

8. INR- Indian Rupees


CONTENTS
1. Executive Summary 1

2. Introduction 2

3. Brief Background on the project 3

4. Management of Delhi Metro Rail Project 4

I. The Project Life Cycle 4

II. Planning and Scope of the Delhi Metro Rail Project 4

III. Stakeholder Management of the Delhi Metro Rail Project 6

IV. Risk Management for the Delhi Metro Rail Project 7

V. Budgets and Costing of the Delhi Metro Rail Project 9

VI. Project Teams and Conflict 10

VII. Project Review and Evaluation 10

5. Conclusion 11

6. Recommendations 12

7. List of References 13

8. Appendix-I 14-16
1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The report summarizes the project management techniques initiated and applied during the execution of
the Delhi Metro Rail Project by the assigned organizations. This report gives a brief explanation on the
initiation, planning and covering the costs of the budget for the execution of the project. The report also
describes what roles have been played by the organizations’ involved in the implementation of the project
with their outcomes and conclusions. The Delhi Metro Rail Project has proved to be a great success in the
recent times as it turned out to be a boon for the people of Delhi city.
2

INTRODUCTION
Since 1991, The Indian economy has witnessed a rapid expansion and growth with the advent of
economic liberalization in India. This led to the initiation of major infrastructure projects in India. With
this, cities began to grow at a brisk pace as they provided a major share to the economy with people
migrating from remote villages and towns in India looking for employment. Similarly, the city of Delhi
also witnessed the same economic growth. With this, the population of Delhi also started increasing at an
exponential rate. The increase in population of Delhi significantly led to the increase in number of
vehicles running on the streets. The traffic movement witnessed slow pace due to increased number of
vehicles leading to mass congestion. This congestion has resulted into people leaving their homes nearly 3
to 4 hours prior to the reporting time at their respective places in order to reach on time. The availability
of public transport services like buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws have not matched to the ever-increasing
levels of demands of the general public for their convenience in travelling to their workplaces.

The traffic on the roads of Delhi sees a heterogeneous mix of auto-rickshaws, private cars, buses,
motorcycles, scooters, etc. pushing against each other and has resulted into a very chaotic situation of the
roads leading to increase in accidents which sometimes prove to be fatal, wastage of fuel by stop-start
progression of vehicles and even in environmental pollution that has caused deterioration in quality of air
in Delhi (Singh 2013: 8).

In view of these ever-increasing demands for transportation facilities by the people of Delhi, The
Government of India (GoI) and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) set-up a
joint-venture with equal partnership named as Delhi Metro Corporation Ltd., (DMRC) in order to initiate
and execute a potential world-class, passenger-friendly and eco-friendly Mass-Rapid-Transit System
known as the Delhi Metro Rail Project. (Singh 2013: 9).

The Delhi Metro Rail Project is the first of the mass rapid transit systems to be initiated and executed in
India with modern-day technology and world-class features. It is designed to be a potential self-sufficient
transport system and more importantly an alternative means of transport for the people of Delhi in order
to reduce traffic congestion on the streets.
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BACKGROUND ON DELHI METRO RAIL


PROJECT
The increasing number of vehicles on the streets of Delhi has led to long-term traffic jams causing slow
movement of traffic. So the concept of mass rapid transit system was initiated to address and solve the
woes of urban traffic on the streets of Delhi known as Delhi Metro Rail Project. The Delhi Metro Rail
Project is one of the world-class Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) systems in modern times. The Delhi Metro
Rail Project is one of the busiest mass rapid transit systems in the recent times matching to the standards
of busy mass rapid transit systems set by the New York “Subway”, the London “Tube”, etc.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd, (DMRC) was the organization that was assigned for the planning,
implementation and delivery of the project. It was set up as a joint venture between Government of India
(GoI) and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) (Singh 2013: 9). DMRC did a
background study in order to address the woes of Delhi’s urban traffic and examined the viability of
various mass rapid transit systems around the world in order to execute the project (Singh 2013: 10).

Under the competent leadership of E. Sreedharan, M.D., DMRC, the construction of the metro began in
1998 and within a span of four years, the construction of the first route of Delhi Metro got completed in
record time and the operations had commenced by the end of 2002.

The Delhi Metro Rail Project is planned to be built in phases not only covering the city of Delhi but also
connecting nearby cities of Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad with metro trains within a span of
20 years with each phase was projected to be completed in 5 years. The completion of one phase was
designed to be set as a benchmark for the commencement of targeting the next phase (Singh 2013: 10).
4

MANAGEMENT OF DELHI METRO RAIL


PROJECT
Project activities are performed and enacted by an organization order to achieve its planned objectives.
Projects have a definite beginning start and finish time periods which makes it different from operations
which are repetitive. Projects are defined as activities with a predefined start and end time in order to
deliver a distinctive outcome (Project Management Institute 2000: 3). Project management involves a
results-focused management style depending upon building strategic partnerships among heterogeneous
mix of people (Larson and Gray 2011 5th Edn: 3).

I. The Project Life Cycle


Since the Delhi Metro Rail Project was a construction-based project, the project life-cycle is represented
by the following (Project Management Institute 2000: 14)-

i. Feasibility- project formulation, feasibility studies, and strategy design and approval. A go or no-
go decision is made at the end of this phase.
ii. Planning and Design- base design, cost and schedule, contract terms and conditions, and detailed
planning. Major contracts are let at the end of this phase.
iii. Construction- manufacturing, delivery, civil works, installation, and testing. The facility is
substantially complete at the end of this phase.
iv. Turnover and Start-up- final testing and maintenance. The facility is in full operation at the end of
this phase.

II. Planning and Scope of the Delhi Metro Rail Project


No project starts without a definite plan. Planning the project is a vital part in project management as it
sets a benchmark for setting up the executional methods for the project. It points out the objectives of
what the project will achieve when accomplished and how the project will be completed. Planning
process is a mandatory process in project management as poorly planned projects leads to catastrophic
outcomes such as projects getting stalled for longer periods of time, projects getting officially cancelled
midway after initiation, etc.

There are four basic reasons for project planning which as follows (Kerzner 2009 10th Edn: 414):-

i. To eliminate or reduce uncertainty.


ii. To improve efficiency of the operation.
iii. To obtain a better understanding of the objectives.
iv. To provide a basis for monitoring and controlling work.
Many projects in India are put on hold or remain stalled for years due to corrupt political influence,
nepotistic and obsequious work culture within the organization, mismanagement of resources and
exaggerated costs due to high level embezzlement at various stages of project management leading to
scandalous outcomes (Prasad and Govind 2006 : 6). Similarly, to execute a state-of-the-art mass rapid
transit system in the city of Delhi, extensive planning was required by the DMRC keeping in view to deny
any chance of corruption or misallocation of funds to prosper at any stage of project management. The
DMRC had their objectives well set-out to address the issues regarding the implementation of the project.
The DMRC planned the Delhi Metro Rail Project in order to meet the following objectives:-

i. To deliver a state-of-the-art mass rapid transit system in the city of Delhi for easy commuting to
places which are inaccessible while travelling by roads.
ii. Reduction in number of usage of vehicles for short trips.
iii. Convenience in movement of traffic on busy streets.
The work breakdown structures and task time estimates for the Delhi Metro Rail Project are described by
the following table (Refer next page)-
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Task Name Start Date Finish Date Duration


i. Preparation of 05-Jun-1989 08-Jul-1995 2224 days
feasibility report by
DMRC and approval
of project from the
government.
ii. Bidding and election 20-Aug-1995 12-Oct-1996 419 days
of companies for
construction of the
metro routes.

iii. Bidding and 13-Dec-1996 15-Feb-1997 64 days


nomination of
companies for supply
of rolling stock.

iv. Bidding of funding 10-Mar-1997 25-Apr-1998 411 days


agencies and budget-
set-up with allocation
of resources.
v. Construction and 17-Aug-1998 19-May-2005 2467 days
opening of metro
routes of Phase I
vi. Testing and inspection 24-Sep-2001 16-Jan-2005 1210 days
of trains and stations
along the metro routes
of Phase I
vii. Hiring and training of 18-Jul-2000 14-Sep-2004 1519 days
staff for Phase I metro
routes
viii. Construction and 22-Aug-2002 30-Dec-2009 2687 days
opening of metro
routes of Phase II
ix. Testing and inspection 30-Jan-2006 20-Jun-2009 1237 days
of trains and stations
along the metro routes
of Phase II
x. Hiring and training of 15-Mar-2004 27-Oct-2008 1687 days
staff for Phase II
metro routes
xi. Construction and 21-Aug-2007 29-Nov-2021 5214 days
opening of metro
routes of Phase III &
Phase IV.
xii. Testing and inspection 19-May-2012 22-July-2021 3351 days
of trains and stations
along the metro routes
of Phase III & IV.
xiii. Hiring and training of 5-Oct-2008 8-Apr-2020 4203 days
staff for Phase III& IV
metro routes.

Table 1 - Work Breakdown Structures and Task Time Estimates for Delhi Metro Project

III. Stakeholder Management of the Delhi Metro Rail Project


The people who influence and collaborate into the activity of project management are known as
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Stakeholders. The process of classifying, analyzing and managing the influences of the stakeholders is
known as stakeholder management.

In the case of Delhi Metro Rail Project, there were many stakeholders that were to be addressed by the
DMRC. The stakeholders were the construction companies who collaborated as contractors, funding
agencies, governments and the general public. On consultations the contractors, the DMRC ensured that
the problems at the project-affected roads would be solved by construction of new roads and widening of
existing roads so that there would be smooth movement of traffic during construction. The DMRC also
ensured that the mandatory clearances and permits required from the concerned organizations and bodies
would be received without any hassles and through effective communication so that it does not face any
legal issues by them. DMRC set a high safety standards so that the extent of damages would prove less
fatal in case of accidents.

Engineering projects might bring a large-scale impact on various environmental components like air,
water, land, ecology, etc. (Smith et al. 2002 2nd Edn: 59). In view of that the project execution does not
hamper the environment of Delhi, the DMRC assessed the impacts of construction with updated soil tests,
plantation of trees near to the metro stations, reducing noise, air and water pollution levels and they
submitted timely reports to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCC) and the Ministry of Environment
& Forests (MoE&F), Govt. of India. The DMRC also gave assurance to the Archaeological Survey of
India (ASI) that the construction work through the heritage monuments of Delhi like the India Gate,
Qutub Minar, etc. would not be affected.

Since the Delhi Metro Rail Project was constructed with the funds allocated by the Japan Bank for
International Corporation (JBIC) since it was the main funding agency. The DMRC maintained a good
collaborative partnership with the officials of JBIC as they invited them for inaugurating various metro
sections as a friendly gesture (Prasad and Govind 2006: 11). The project was completed within the budget
with effective management of resources.

IV. Risk Management for the Delhi Metro Rail Project


No project goes underway without risk assessment as they are inevitable procedures in the process of
project management. Risk assessment involves identifying the risk, responding and taking mitigation
steps to negate or reduce the likelihood of the risks to occur again. Managing risks is of utmost
importance as occurrence of risks hamper the implementation of the project and thereby leads to
cancellation or failure of projects. The DMRC processed the following Risk Management Plan and Risk
Register for assessing and overcoming the imminent risks with indicative colors Red as High Level Risk,
Yellow as Medium Level Risk and Green as Low Level Risk (Refer Next Page)-
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Risk Likelihood Consequen Risk Risk Mitigation Likelihood Consequence Risk


of Risk ce Level Measures Need To of Risk of Risk After Level
of Risk be Undertaken After Mitigation
Mitigation
1) Delay in approval Low High High 1) To make the Low Low Low
of project report. officials of
Government of
India understand
and review the
project report
carefully.
2) Conflict with the Low High High 1) Assuring the Low Low Low
foreign infrastructure companies that their
companies. investment is secure.
3) Disputes during High High High 1) Paying the Low Medium Medium
Land Acquisition. concerned
organizations for
using the land on
lease.
2) Paying the
government the
revenues for the
land.
4) Disasters like Low High High 1) Studying the Low Medium Medium
floods, earthquake, seismic and flood
etc. occurrence reports
and taking
preventive steps.
5) Delay in allocation Low High High 1) Timely paying Low Medium Medium
of funds. the shares and
interests of the
concerned
organizations.
6) Technical snag Low Medium Medium 1) Periodic Low Low Low
during operations. inspection of trains,
electronic
equipment,
overhead wires and
tracks.
7) Unforeseen Low High High 1) Stalling Low Low Low
circumstances such as construction work
accidents during during heavy rains.
construction, labour 2) Negotiating with
agitation, heavy rains the labour demands
or terror attacks. 3) Having insurance
cover for paying up
for damages by
accidents.
4) Deploying top-
level security
personnel at metro-
related places
8) Environmental Medium High High 1) Publishing and Low Medium Medium
Hazards during review of the
construction. environmental
impact assessment
reports and taking
environment-
friendly steps

Table 2 - Risk Management Plan and Risk Register for Delhi Metro Rail Project
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V. Budgets and Costing of the Delhi Metro Rail Project


Financing is the prerequisite for the projects without which projects do not proceed further. The nature
and the amount of finance required varies significantly throughout different stages of projects (Smith et
al. 2002 2nd Edn: 89).

Since the Delhi Metro Rail Project is a joint-venture, it was financed by the following means:-

i. 32% cost of the project were financed by the Government of India (GoI) and Government of
National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).

ii. 54% cost of the project were financed through the loans from Japan Bank for International
Corporation (JBIC) with a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the loan borrowed
would be repaid with variable interest rates regarding the market within a span of 35 years.

iii. The rest 7% were from loans exempted of interests for land acquisition and another 7% through
development of property.

iv. Reliance Infra paid 50% of the funds for construction of metro line through Delhi Airport through
public private partnership model.

The estimated and final budgets for the Delhi Metro Rail Project are stated below-

Phase Length (km) Estimated Final Budget(INR) % Increase


Budget(INR)
I (1998-2005) 88.5 69 billion 102 billion 47.82 %
II(2002-2009) 124.7 120 billion 200 billion 66.67 %
III & IV(2007-2021) 411.6 220 billion 390 billion 77.27 %

Table 3 - Estimates and Final Budgets for Delhi Metro Phases


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As of 2015, the estimates of costs and revenues for the Delhi Metro are stated below -

Expenditure Cost (INR) Revenue Income(INR)


1) Operational and 2.2 billion 1) Ticket sales 3.5 billion
Maintenance costs
2) IT costs like software 1.5 billion 2) Leasing station spaces on rents 2.4 billion
upgrade, etc. for shop and mall set-up
3) Security Systems 5 billion 3) Revenues through shooting for 3 billion
installation costs. TV commercials, films, etc.
4) Hiring costs 2 billion 4) Putting up of promotional offers 2.7 billion
on trains and stations
Total Expenditure 10.7 billion Total Revenues 11.6 billion

Table 4 - Estimates of Costs and Revenues of Delhi Metro

VI. Project Teams and Conflict


A dedicated project team is being heavily utilized by the engineering firms. In order to become fully
functional, the project teams need to develop a sense of unity, identity and purpose quite quickly. The
success of the project team depends upon its empowering to undertake its task (Smith et al. 2002 2 nd Edn:
233).
For the Delhi Metro, the DMRC was setup as a dedicated project team. For his whole- hearted service to
the Indian Railways and efficient project management skills, E. Sreedharan was appointed as the Project
Manager. E. Sreedharan was known for delivering and finishing projects within budgets and on time
(Sharma 2015). The members of the DMRC were recruited on strict instructions from E. Sreedharan on
the basis of their efficiency, competency, punctuality and integrity. The team-building was done on the
basis of “we mean strict business” attitude and ensuring there would be an absolute zero tolerance and
adherence to complacency, corruption and nepotism in order to negate chances of conflict to manifest
during execution of project.

VII. Project Review and Evaluation


The Delhi Metro Rail Project turned out to be a grand success due to the efficient and effective project
management by the DMRC as the metro routes were finished way ahead of their estimated times. The
people and media lauded DMRC for its performance and more importantly eradicating corruption. Due to
their performance in effective project management, the officials at the DMRC were called upon as
consultants and advisors for implementation of metro-rail projects in different cities of India. The
government of UAE also approached DMRC for their expertise and consultations in implementing the
Dubai Metro Project. Since the project is ongoing with construction of phase III & IV are still underway,
the DMRC has already put up well-managed work schedule with a desire to complete the phases ahead of
estimated completion in 2021.
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CONCLUSION
The Delhi Metro Rail Project proved a greatly successful public-sector project undertaken in India
excluding the influence and views of government officials and bureaucrats on decision-making and
implementation techniques. The project delivered a new and comfortable means of transport to the people
of Delhi with achievement of its objectives in reducing traffic congestions on the roads and bringing
down pollution levels. Though the final budget costs of the phases escalated from the original budget
costs, the DMRC ensured that it would adhere to achieve its predetermined objectives on time and
meeting the planned targets in order to arrest cost escalation. Though project management is about
continuous improvement and learning from mistakes, the Delhi Metro Rail Project proved that one
organization comprising of fully dedicated and committed members can manage such a highly labour-
intensive project with proper decision making and effective management and monitoring techniques. A
competent and firm project manager can lead a team of hundreds of individuals through a dynamic and
results-oriented leadership.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
From the above report, it is recommended to abide by following steps for effective and efficient project
management:-

1. Engineering projects should be managed on public-sector basis and not on private-sector basis
which shifts priority towards earning pecuniary profits rather than development.

2. For highly volatile markets like India, etc. covers for financial risks and securities is of utmost
importance as unexpected market breakdown can lead to tremendous financial loss thereby
contributing to failure of project.

3. Human Resource Management becomes a top-most priority in developing countries as it takes a


lot of time to spread awareness and impart knowledge to the local people as they lack knowledge
and competency in project management.

4. Proper labour-training programmes need to initiated and channelized so that the labour force can
contribute efficiently towards successful project management.

5. The organization behind project management should recruit people on the basis of credibility and
competency.

6. A set of rules and ethics should be made mandatory to be followed at every stage of project
management and violating to which invite severe penalties like termination from service, etc.

7. In developing countries, the stakeholders have a critical view on large-scale projects so the
organization behind the implementation of the project require effective negotiation skills to please
the stakeholders.
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LIST OF REFERENCES
1. Kerzner, H. (2009) Project Management A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and
Controlling. 10th edn. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons Inc.

2. Larson, E.W. and Gray, C. F. (2011) Project Management-The Managerial Process. 5th edn. New
York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin

3. Prasad, N. V. and Govind, S. (2006) The Delhi Metro Project: Effective Project Management in
the Indian Public Sector. Hyderabad: The ICFAI Center for Management Research

4. Project Management Institute (2000) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK Guide). Newton Square, Pennsylvania USA: Project Management Institute, Inc.

5. Singh, M. (2013) Study of PPP Project of Reliance Delhi Metro Airport Line. Lucknow: Indian
Railways Institute of Transport Management

6. Sharma, Dr. L. (2015), ‘Project Management (A Case Study of Delhi Metro Project).’
International Journal of Current Research. 7 (1), 11780-11784.

7. Smith, N. J., Bower, D., Merna, T., Vickridge, I., Moodley, K., Wright, D., Harpum P., Male, S.,
(2002) Engineering Project Management. 2nd edn. ed. by Smith, N. J. Oxford: Blackwell Science
Ltd.
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APPENDIX-I
Task Name Start Date Finish Date Duration
i. Preparation of 05-Jun-1989 08-Jul-1995 2224 days
feasibility report by
DMRC and approval
of project from the
government.
ii. Bidding and 20-Aug-1995 12-Oct-1996 419 days
nomination of
companies for
construction of the
metro routes.
iii. Bidding and 13-Dec-1996 15-Feb-1997 64 days
nomination of
companies for supply
of rolling stock.
iv. Bidding of funding 10-Mar-1997 25-Apr-1998 411 days
agencies and budget-
set-up with allocation
of resources.
v. Construction and 17-Aug-1998 19-May-2005 2467 days
opening of metro
routes of Phase I
vi. Testing and inspection 24-Sep-2001 16-Jan-2005 1210 days
of trains and stations
along the metro routes
of Phase I
vii. Hiring and training of 18-Jul-2000 14-Sep-2004 1519 days
staff for Phase I metro
routes
viii. Construction and 22-Aug-2002 30-Dec-2009 2687 days
opening of metro
routes of Phase II
ix. Testing and inspection 30-Jan-2006 20-Jun-2009 1237 days
of trains and stations
along the metro routes
of Phase II
x. Hiring and training of 15-Mar-2004 27-Oct-2008 1687 days
staff for Phase II
metro routes
xi. Construction and 21-Aug-2007 29-Nov-2021 5214 days
opening of metro
routes of Phase III &
Phase IV.
xii. Testing and inspection 19-May-2012 22-July-2021 3351 days
of trains and stations
along the metro routes
of Phase III & IV.
xiii. Hiring and training of 5-Oct-2008 8-Apr-2020 4203 days
staff for Phase III& IV
metro routes.

Table 1 - Work Breakdown Structures and Task Time Estimates for Delhi Metro Project
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Risk Likelihood Consequence Risk Risk Mitigation Likelihood Consequence Risk


of Risk of Risk Level Measures Need of Risk of Risk After Level
To be After Mitigation
Undertaken Mitigation
1) Delay in approval Low High High 1) To make the Low Low Low
of project report officials of
Government of
India understand
and review the
project report
carefully
2) Conflict with the Low High High 1) Assuring the Low Low Low
foreign infrastructure companies that
companies their investment is
secure
3) Disputes during High High High 1) Paying the Low Medium Medium
Land Acquisition concerned
organizations for
using the land on
lease
2) Paying the
government the
revenues for the
land
4) Disasters like Low High High 1) Studying the Low Medium Medium
floods, earthquake, seismic and flood
etc. occurrence reports
and taking
preventive steps
5) Delay in allocation Low High High 1) Timely paying Low Medium Medium
of funds the shares and
interests of the
concerned
organizations
6) Technical snag Low Medium Medium 1) Periodic Low Low Low
during operations inspection of
trains, electronic
equipment,
overhead wires
and tracks.
7) Unforeseen Low High High 1) Stalling Low Low Low
circumstances such as construction work
accidents during during heavy rains
construction, labour 2) Negotiating
agitation, heavy rains with the labour
or terror attacks demands
3) Having
insurance cover
for paying up for
damages by
accidents
4) Deploying top-
level security
personnel at
metro-related
places
8) Environmental Medium High High 1) Publishing and Low Medium Medium
Hazards during review of the
construction environmental
impact assessment
reports and taking
environment-
friendly steps

Table 2 - Risk Management Plan and Risk Register for Delhi Metro Rail Project
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Phase Length (km) Estimated Final Budget(INR) % Increase


Budget(INR)
I (1998-2005) 88.5 69 billion 102 billion 47.82 %
II(2002-2009) 124.7 120 billion 200 billion 66.67 %
III & IV(2007-2021) 411.6 220 billion 390 billion 77.27 %

Table 3 - Estimates and Final Budgets for Delhi Metro Phases

Expenditure Cost (INR) Revenue Income(INR)


1) Operational and 2.2 billion 1) Ticket sales 3.5 billion
Maintenance costs
2) IT costs like software 1.5 billion 2) Leasing station spaces on rents 2.4 billion
upgrade, etc. for shop and mall set-up
3) Security Systems 5 billion 3) Revenues through shooting for 3 billion
installation costs. TV commercials, films, etc.
4) Hiring costs 2 billion 4) Putting up of promotional offers 2.7 billion
on trains and stations
Total Expenditure 10.7 billion Total Revenues 11.6 billion

Table 4 - Estimates of Costs and Revenues of Delhi Metro

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E. Sreedharan played a pivotal role in DMRC's success by fostering a culture of integrity, efficiency, and accountability. He recruited team members based on strict criteria of competence and integrity, minimizing the chances of corruption or nepotism. His managerial approach emphasized a 'strict business' attitude, avoiding any form of complacency and ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget. This cohesive leadership model significantly contributed to the timely and successful completion of the Delhi Metro Rail Project .

The DMRC's robust planning and task management were key in addressing delays. By utilizing a detailed Work Breakdown Structure, they identified potential delay points early and adjusted schedules where needed to mitigate impact. For example, although tasks like 'Construction and opening of metro routes of Phase I' took longer than planned, DMRC often managed to complete them successfully within reasonable timelines. These measures ensured continuity and limited any severe implications on overall project completion .

The DMRC employed a comprehensive Risk Management Plan which involved classifying risks into high, medium, and low levels. For high-risk areas like land acquisition disputes and natural disasters, DMRC implemented specific mitigation measures, such as negotiating leasing terms and preparing by studying seismic and flood reports. These strategies effectively reduced the probability and consequences of risks, with the use of systematic reviews and adjustments to keep risk levels manageable. This meticulous planning demonstrated DMRC's commitment to maintaining progress and avoiding common pitfalls in large-scale infrastructure projects .

The DMRC maintained synergy and compliance by fostering transparent communication and partnerships with its financial backers and stakeholders. By submitting regular progress and compliance reports to entities like the JBIC, having clear Memorandums of Understanding, and hosting frequent consultative meetings, DMRC ensured cohesive and transparent operations. This alignment helped prevent financial disputes and encouraged continued support from all stakeholders .

Effective communication between DMRC and local government authorities was crucial for timely risk mitigation strategies. By ensuring the government understood the project's scope and important timelines, DMRC minimized approval delays and strategic controversies. This open communication resulted in a more collaborative relationship, which allowed DMRC to address potential risks quickly and efficiently, ultimately leading to smooth project execution and reduced high-risk impacts .

The primary objectives set by the DMRC for the Delhi Metro Rail Project included delivering a state-of-the-art mass rapid transit system to facilitate easy commuting in Delhi, reducing vehicle usage for short trips, and improving traffic movement on busy streets. These objectives were strategically designed to establish clear outcomes and benchmarks that would guide the planning and execution phases, thus mitigating potential corruption and misallocation of funds. By having well-defined goals, DMRC minimized the ambiguity that often leads to corrupt practices or fund mismanagement .

The Delhi Metro Rail Project managed its stakeholders, including construction companies, funding agencies, governments, and the general public, by ensuring smooth communication and solving potential conflicts through consultation and cooperation. For environmental impact management, DMRC assessed effects by conducting updated soil tests, planting trees, and reducing pollution levels. They submitted reports to regulatory bodies to ensure compliance. This approach facilitated stakeholder satisfaction and minimized legal issues while mitigating potential negative environmental impacts .

The financial strategies adopted in the Delhi Metro project demonstrate the importance of thorough preliminary budgeting and flexible financing arrangements. Despite significant increases in final expenditures (47.82% for Phase I, 66.67% for Phase II, and 77.27% for Phase III & IV), DMRC successfully secured diversified funding, including government support and international loans. The lesson here underscores the value of having a robust financial framework that allows for adjustments and accommodates unforeseen costs, while ensuring project completion by maintaining government backing and stakeholder support .

The Delhi Metro Rail Project projected a total expenditure of 10.7 billion INR, against which the revenue was slightly higher at 11.6 billion INR. This indicates a positive financial outcome, highlighting the project's economic viability and success in generating substantial return through diverse revenue channels such as ticket sales and commercial activities. For public transportation projects, this underscores the importance of strategic financial planning and diversified revenue streams to ensure self-sustainability .

Project reviews and evaluations played a critical role in the Delhi Metro's success by offering structured insights into project management effectiveness, identifying areas for improvements, and validating strategies that could be replicated or modified for future projects. These evaluations facilitated recognition of DMRC by showing eradication of corruption and efficient execution ahead of time, thereby setting a precedent for tackling large-scale infrastructure projects with enhanced transparency and accountability .

Section A To be completed by the student 
Student Full Name  
 
 SHAIKH AAMIR ALI 
Student ID Number 
 
 EAU-0815463 
Lectu
MANAGEMENT OF THE 
DELHI METRO RAIL 
PROJECT 
 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT 
BY  
SHAIKH AAMIR ALI 
EAU ID-0815463 
 
WOR
LIST OF TABLES 
 
1. Work Breakdown Structures and Task Time Estimates for Delhi Metro Project                      6 
2.  Ri
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 
 
1. DMRC - Delhi Metro Rail Corporation 
2. GoI - Government of India 
3. GNCTD - Government of Natio
CONTENTS 
1. Executive Summary
1 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
The report summarizes the project management techniques initiated and applied during the execution of
2 
INTRODUCTION 
Since 1991, The Indian economy has witnessed a rapid expansion and growth with the advent of 
economic liber
3 
BACKGROUND ON DELHI METRO RAIL 
PROJECT 
The increasing number of vehicles on the streets of Delhi has led to long-term tr
4 
MANAGEMENT OF DELHI METRO RAIL 
PROJECT 
Project activities are performed and enacted by an organization order to achieve
The DMRC planned the Delhi Metro Rail Project in order to meet the following objectives:- 
i. 
To deliver a state-of-the-art

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