Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has been awarded the prestigious ‘Suraksha Puraskar’ (Safety Award) by the National Safety Council of India (NSCI), under the Ministry of Labour. CMRL secured third place and a bronze trophy for maintaining exceptional safety standards during its Phase II Metro Rail construction.The recognition was specifically awarded for the underground stretch between Light House Metro Station and Bharathidasan Road Station, a part of the expansive 118.9 km Phase II project with 128 stations. The construction of this segment was carried out by M/s ITD Cementation India Limited.
In a press release, CMRL emphasized that it is the sole Metro Rail project in the country to receive this honor, highlighting the organization’s steadfast commitment to ensuring safety in all aspects of its construction endeavors.
This accolade reflects CMRL’s dedication to maintaining high safety standards while executing one of India’s largest urban infrastructure projects.