Why is Sreedharan called the Metro Man?

Sreedharan was given the sobriquet of Metro Man by the media for his grand success in executing the completion of the Delhi Metro. There were also demands by prominent political figures that Sreedharan be awarded the Bharat Ratna, the most prestigious civilian award in India.

What is the age of e sreedharan?

89 years (June 12, 1932)
E. Sreedharan/Age

In which year was Mr Sreedharan made the MD of DMRC?

1997
It was on May 3, 1995, that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was set up. In 1997, Elattuvalapil Sreedharan was appointed its managing director, and the metro’s first phase of 65km was completed in 2006. Today it spans 389km and 285 stations.

When and where was sreedharan born?

June 12, 1932 (age 89 years), Karukaputhoor, India
E. Sreedharan/Born

Which was the oldest metro in the world?

The underground or tube in London is the oldest transport system of its kind in the world. It opened on 10th January 1863 with steam locomotives.

What is Metro Man’s real name?

Wayne Scott
According to the original Master Mind script, Metro Man’s civilian name is Wayne Scott after two Golden Age DC Comics heroes (Bruce Wayne/Batman and Alan Scott/Green Lantern), although it is unknown whether or not it was changed.

Who made Metro in Delhi?

The metro system is operated by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), a public sector company established by the Government of India and the Government of Delhi in March 1995. The project was developed in multiple phases. Phase one (65.11km) and phase two (124.9km) are completed, while phase three is currently underway.

Is sreedharan married?

Radha Sreedharan
E. Sreedharan/Spouse

Who is the founder of Delhi Metro?

Deve Gowda and the Government of Delhi jointly set up a company called the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on 3 May 1995, with Elattuvalapil Sreedharan as the managing director.

Which country invented Metro train?

The UK’s London Underground was originally opened in 1863 for locomotive trains. In 1890, it became the world’s first metro system when electric trains began operating on one of its deep-level tube lines.

Who was the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation?

He was made the managing director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation by then Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma and by mid 1997 all the scheduled sections were completed by their target date or before, and within their respective budgets.

When did E.Sreedharan join Indian Railway service?

For a short period, Sreedharan worked as a lecturer in Civil engineering at the Government Polytechnic, Kozhikode and a year at the Bombay Port Trust as an apprentice. He subsequently joined the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), after clearing the Indian Engineering Services Exam in 1953 conducted by the UPSC.

Why was E Sreedharan given the sobriquet Metro Man?

Sreedharan was given the sobriquet of Metro Man by the media for his grand success in executing the completion of the Delhi Metro.

Which is the best biography of E Sreedharan?

A Book on Sreedharan’s life is ‘Karmayogi: E. Sreedharante Jeevitha Katha’ (Translated: The story of E. Sreedharan’s life) is an authentic biography by M. S. Asokan. A short biography on E. Sreedharan was penned by P.V. Alby, named ‘Jeevithavijayathinte Paadapusthakam’ (translated: A Texbook on success in life).

Why is Sreedharan called the Metro Man? Sreedharan was given the sobriquet of Metro Man by the media for his grand success in executing the completion of the Delhi Metro. There were also demands by prominent political figures that Sreedharan be awarded the Bharat Ratna, the most prestigious civilian award in India. What is the…