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Dr. Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is proudly known as the \u201cMetro Man of India\u201d<\/strong>. He is a civil engineer, a project manager and an expert in public transport. He got this title for his contribution of revolutionising urban transport in India. Notably, the task of Delhi Metro Project was considered impossible. However, Dr. Sreedharan brought the thought to reality by his successful execution. Let’s learn more about him:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Dr. ElattuvalapiSreedharan ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. E. Sreedharan is a famous Indian civil engineer. He is also a visionary leader who is widely celebrated for transforming the urban transport in India, especially in Delhi. Along with his successful execution of the Delhi metro project, Dr. Sreedharan is also known for other projects like restoration of Pamban bridge and Konkan Railway project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attribute<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Full Name<\/strong><\/td>Elattuvalapi Sreedharan<\/td><\/tr>
Date of Birth<\/strong><\/td>12th<\/sup> of June, 1932<\/td><\/tr>
Place of Birth<\/strong><\/td>Karukaputhur, Palakkad district, Kerala, India<\/td><\/tr>
Age<\/strong><\/td>As of 2025, he is 93 years old.<\/td><\/tr>
Zodiac Sign<\/strong><\/td>Gemini<\/td><\/tr>
Religion<\/strong><\/td>Hinduism<\/td><\/tr>
Marital Status<\/strong><\/td>Married<\/td><\/tr>
Children<\/strong><\/td>4 children<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why is he called the \u201cMetro Man of India\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. E. Sreedharan is widely recognised as the \u201cMetro Man of India\u201d because of his successful completion of Delhi Metro project. With his strategies and leadership, Dr. Sreedharan completed the project in budget and time. Also, his leadership gave an international standard to the infrastructure of Delhi Metro. Notably, he brought his vision into reality and made a safe, efficient and punctual metro system, hence, transforming the realm of public transport completely. Not just in Delhi, Dr. E. Sreedharan also gave his suggestions and advices to in the metro projects of other cities. These cities include Lucknow and Kochi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sreedharan has earned this title due to his notable achievements in the world of public transport. He has definitely set the standards for future transportation projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Date<\/strong><\/th>Event<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1995<\/td>He was appointed as Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation<\/td><\/tr>
In May 1995<\/td>Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was registered as a company<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> of October, 1998<\/td>Commencement of the construction of Delhi Metro<\/td><\/tr>
24th<\/sup> of December, 2002<\/td>Red Line, that is the first section of Delhi Metro began its operations and became available for the public.<\/td><\/tr>
2005-2011<\/td>Delhi Metro\u2019s phase 2 was completed. It expanded its operations to more areas, connecting more areas of Delhi.<\/td><\/tr>
31st<\/sup> of December, 2011<\/td>Dr. Elattuvalapi Sreedharan retired as the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Early Life of Dr. E. Sreedharan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

He was born in Karukaputhur, located in the Palakkad district of Kerala. Dr. Sreedharan belongs to a middle-class Malayali family, rich in values and discipline. He has always been a respectful child in his early years  and has shown curiosity and hard work. His moral character displays the discipline that he has learnt whole his life. Moreover, Dr. Sreedharan grew up mostly in natural and simple environment that further shaped much of his personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since his childhood, he has shown interest in fixing and building things. His approach to life as an adult is influenced by his determination and sense of responsibility that he has since his early years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education and Career<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Attribute<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
School<\/strong><\/td>Basel Evangelical Mission Higher Secondary School, Palakkad, Kerala<\/td><\/tr>
College<\/strong><\/td>Government Engineering College, Kakinada (now known as Jawaharlal Nehru University), Andhra Pradesh<\/td><\/tr>
Degree<\/strong><\/td>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Civil Engineering<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

His strong academic base helped a lot in shaping his notable career in Indian infrastructure and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His Honorary Doctorates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Attribute <\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Doctor of Science<\/td>Eg, from IIT Delhi and Mahamaya Technical University<\/td><\/tr>
Doctor of Letters<\/td>By Rajasthan Technological University, Kota<\/td><\/tr>
Doctor of Philosophy<\/td>IIT Roorkee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n