MMRDA's 'One Line, One Manager' plan speeds metro progress
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

MMRDA's 'One Line, One Manager' plan speeds metro progress

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has introduced a novel strategy to expedite the advancement of metro projects in Mumbai. The initiative, known as the "One Line, One Manager" approach, seeks to enhance the efficiency of the city's metro infrastructure development by simplifying procedures and minimizing delays caused by bureaucracy.

As per the newly devised plan, each metro line will be assigned a specific project manager responsible for supervising and coordinating all aspects of its progress. This person will be authorized to make swift decisions, ensuring the punctual completion of vital tasks and eliminating the requirement for approvals from multiple governing bodies.

The objective of the "One Line, One Manager" strategy is to tackle the complexities tied to a convoluted decision-making process. By authorizing a solitary project manager to manage all elements related to a particular metro line, the MMRDA anticipates eradicating potential obstacles, streamlining operations, and enhancing the general efficiency of the projects.

This strategic shift arrives as the MMRDA aims to accelerate the finalization of several critical metro projects vital for Mumbai's transportation framework. By empowering an individual decision-maker for each metro line, the authority can rapidly respond to challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure efficient coordination among the various parties involved in the initiative.

The optimised decision-making process is projected to yield favourable outcomes in terms of project schedules and resource allocation. It can promote the effective utilization of funds and resources, thereby thwarting needless setbacks and budget excesses often associated with intricate bureaucratic protocols.

Through the "One Line, One Manager" strategy, the MMRDA aspires to cultivate harmony and coherence among the diverse stakeholders and departments engaged in metro project development. This comprehensive approach aims to foster a unified work environment and facilitate improved communication and collaboration among all stakeholders, encompassing contractors, engineers, advisors, and government departments.

Also read: 
BMRCL and BEML Ink Pact for Rolling Stock Supply  
Vande Bharat Express on Chandigarh-Jaipur in talks for commencement  


The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has introduced a novel strategy to expedite the advancement of metro projects in Mumbai. The initiative, known as the One Line, One Manager approach, seeks to enhance the efficiency of the city's metro infrastructure development by simplifying procedures and minimizing delays caused by bureaucracy. As per the newly devised plan, each metro line will be assigned a specific project manager responsible for supervising and coordinating all aspects of its progress. This person will be authorized to make swift decisions, ensuring the punctual completion of vital tasks and eliminating the requirement for approvals from multiple governing bodies. The objective of the One Line, One Manager strategy is to tackle the complexities tied to a convoluted decision-making process. By authorizing a solitary project manager to manage all elements related to a particular metro line, the MMRDA anticipates eradicating potential obstacles, streamlining operations, and enhancing the general efficiency of the projects. This strategic shift arrives as the MMRDA aims to accelerate the finalization of several critical metro projects vital for Mumbai's transportation framework. By empowering an individual decision-maker for each metro line, the authority can rapidly respond to challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure efficient coordination among the various parties involved in the initiative. The optimised decision-making process is projected to yield favourable outcomes in terms of project schedules and resource allocation. It can promote the effective utilization of funds and resources, thereby thwarting needless setbacks and budget excesses often associated with intricate bureaucratic protocols. Through the One Line, One Manager strategy, the MMRDA aspires to cultivate harmony and coherence among the diverse stakeholders and departments engaged in metro project development. This comprehensive approach aims to foster a unified work environment and facilitate improved communication and collaboration among all stakeholders, encompassing contractors, engineers, advisors, and government departments. Also read:  BMRCL and BEML Ink Pact for Rolling Stock Supply  Vande Bharat Express on Chandigarh-Jaipur in talks for commencement  

Next Story
Building Material

Ambuja Cements Drags JSW Cement to Court Over ‘Kawach’ Brand

Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, has filed a trademark infringement case against JSW Cement in the Delhi High Court, alleging that its rival copied the ‘Kawach’ brand with its new product ‘Jal Kavach’.Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora issued summons to JSW Cement and its subsidiary, JSW IP Holdings Pvt Ltd, while referring the matter to mediation. Hearings are scheduled to resume on October 15 if no settlement is reached.Ambuja, which registered the ‘Kawach’ trademark in 2019, argues that the term ‘Kavach’—meaning shield—is the distinctive feature of its branding. ..

Next Story
Technology

Bentley Systems Named Innovation Partner of the Year 2025 by Afcons

Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has been recognised by Afcons Infrastructure Limited as its Innovation Partner of the Year 2025 at the Innovation Partners 2025 Felicitation Ceremony in Mumbai. The award acknowledges Bentley’s contribution to Afcons’ engineering digitalisation journey through an enterprise agreement providing access to over 250 Bentley engineering software tools. This adoption has enabled Afcons to accelerate project delivery, standardise digital workflows, and strengthen innovation across its infrastructure portfolio. Among key i..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

SBI Sells 13.18% Stake in Yes Bank to Japan’s SMBC

State Bank of India (SBI) has completed the sale of a 13.18 per cent stake in Yes Bank to Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for over Rs 8,889 crore. The divestment is part of a Rs 13,482 crore deal finalised in May with SMBC and seven private banks.Following the transaction, SBI’s shareholding in Yes Bank stands at 10.8 per cent. The deal, involving 4,134.4 million shares at Rs 21.50 each, is the largest cross-border transaction in the Indian banking sector.SBI Chairman C S Setty described the 2020 RBI-led rescue of Yes Bank as a pioneering public-private partnership, addi..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?