Noida Metro: 10 Major Achievements Under Dr Lokesh M.’s First Year as MD

Noida (Metro Rail News): On July 19, Dr. Lokesh M. completed his first year as Managing Director of Noida Metro Rail Corporation. Over the past 12 months, Noida Metro has achieved numerous milestones, detailed in the following sections:

Introduction of Dynamic QR code facility in ToM (Ticket Counter) of NMRC: – 

This enhanced passenger convenience by implementing digital and seamless means of travel, Noida Metro extended the option of payment by Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at ticket counters across all 21 stations of the Aqua line. 

Noida Metro’s Increased Non-Fare Box Revenue

NMRC has significantly increased the non-fare box revenue wherein commercial spaces were identified and utilised to increase non-fare box revenue, Some of them are as follows:-  

1. Bare Commercial Space at Pari Chowk to KP-II Metro Station has been allotted having annual revenue of Rs.1.40 Crore.  
2. Bare Commercial Space at Sector-142 Metro Station has been allotted an annual revenue of Rs.1.75 Crore.  
3. A Mock-up Metro train coach for commercial utilisation as a Restaurant at sector 137 metro station in the NMRC network has been inaugurated. It gives an annual revenue of Rs. 0.22 Crore. 
4.  Co-branding Rights of Sector-142, Sector-50 and GNIDA have been allotted having an annual revenue of Rs. 2.26 Cr.  
5. Mobile Power Bank Facility for Power Charging facility awarded and work of the same is under progress whose annual revenue is Rs. 8.5 Lakh.  
6. Total Annual Revenue from the ongoing PB/PD activities of this year is Rs. 17 Cr. (approx).

Approval of Sector-142 – Botanical Garden section

NMRC’s Board Approved Detailed Project Report of Sector-142 to Botanical Garden section, having the cost of Rs. 2254.35 Cr. covering the length of 11.56 KM ( 08 Stations). The Modified DPR From Sector-51 to KP-V has a cost of Rs. 2991.60 Cr. covering the length of 17.435 KM ( 11 Stations).

Sanction of following Detailed Project Report of Metro Rail Project from Government of Uttar Pradesh Cabinet –  Greater Noida Depot to Boraki MMTH having cost of Rs. 416.34 Cr. covering the length of 2.60 KM (02 Stations  Sector-142 to Botanical Garden having cost of Rs. 2254.35 Cr. covering the length 11.56 KM ( 08 Stations).

Frames Promotion Policy

NMRC has taken a positive decision on Promotion cum Absorption Policy designed to foster career growth for its dedicated employees. This policy reflects NMRC’s commitment to recognising and rewarding the hard work, dedication, and contributions of its employees. 

Launch of NMRC Card featured Chandrayaan-3 Emblem

In a symbolic tribute to space exploration achievements of our country, NMRC has prominently featured the Chandrayaan-3 emblem on the newly introduced NMRC-SBI Co-branded Metro Card launch on the occasion of Celebration of 5 Successful Years of Revenue Operations.

Internship Programme

NMRC has provided two Internship Programmes (one to two months long) to approximately 150 interns, which would enrich the academic knowledge of students pursuing graduation in different streams, such as Civil, Electrical, Signalling and telecom, Mechanical, Finance and HR, etc., through the real working environment of Metro Corporation, with an aim to deepen their knowledge and understanding.

Free consultation & treatment of physiotherapy & Chiropractor

As part of its welfare measures for NMRC staff, NMRC organised a whole day of free consultation and treatment by physiotherapists and Chiropractors for all employees and their family members at the staff quarter (Greater Noida).

NMRC Logo Trademark Registry 

The trademark of the NMRC logo was registered in 11 classes under the Trade Mark Registry, Government of India, for a period of 10 years.

Increased Ridership

NMRC has seen a steady increase in ridership, with average daily ridership rising from 40,143 between July 2022 and June 2023 period and 49,096 between July 2023 and June 2024 period.

Implementation of Promotion Policy

NMRC has successfully implemented a new promotion policy, resulting in the promotion of 370 employees. The initiative addresses long-standing promotion delays, boosting morale and acknowledging the dedication of NMRC Staff.