CIDCO’s Navi Mumbai Metro bags three ISO certifications

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Navi Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd. (CIDCO)’s Navi Mumbai Mumbai has bagged three ISO certifications for Quality Management, Environmental Management and Occupational Health & Safety standards, an official said on Monday.

Operated by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.(MMRCL), the (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) certifications came in the very first year of its operations and were received by the CIDCO Joint Managing Director Shantanu Goel.

“The ISO certifications reinforce CIDCO’s commitment to providing world-class metro services while prioritizing quality, sustainability, and safety. Again, it has underscored CIDCO’s prominence in urban development and infrastructure sectors,” said CIDCO Vice-Chairman and MD Vijay Singhal.

This makes the Navi Mumbai Metro line the only one in the state to have all three ISO honours, awarded by the British Standards Institution, he added.

The officials said that the prestigious ISO certifications are a testament to CIDCO’s continuous efforts in improving the operational excellence of Navi Mumbai Metro, its dedication to providing a safe, reliable and sustainable transportation service to the residents of Navi Mumbai and its surroundings.

The ISO 9001 highlights the company’s focus on delivering consistently high-quality services, ensuring customer satisfaction, and enhancing the operational efficiency of the metro system.

ISO 14001 underscores CIDCO’s commitment to sustainable practices in metro operations, aiming to reduce the environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and contribute to the preservation of the natural environment in the region.

Finally, ISO 45001 reflects CIDCO’s proactive approach to safeguarding the health and safety of all employees and workers involved in metro operations, ensuring a safe working environment through stringent health and safety protocols, officials explained.

Goel said that CIDCO has worked with MMRCL to implement stringent systems and protocols across all aspects of metro operation and maintenance, as part of its efforts to meet global standards and enhance the quality of service provided to commuters.

With these certifications CIDCO continues to set a benchmark for metro systems in India, reinforcing its role as a leader in urban infrastructure development, and is now poised to deliver enhanced services, prioritising quality, safety, and environmental sustainability.

“The ISO certifications reinforce our commitment to providing world-class metro services while prioritizing quality, sustainability, and safety, in Navi Mumbai’s journey towards becoming a smart, modern city with cutting-edge infrastructure,” said a spokesperson.

The Navi Mumbai Metro line Phase I started operations in Nov. 2023 with an 11.1 km long line, which is part of the upcoming 23.43 km fully elevated project connecting Belapur-Khandeshwar with 20 stations en route.

–IANS

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Just after he was detained, Ajay Rai spoke to the media and accused the BJP government of resorting to drastic measures to suppress the Congress party’s voice.

“The BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government wants to kill all the Congress workers. They are afraid of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra,” Rai asserted.

“But we are firm, and we will ensure they lose in the coming elections,” he added.

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On social media platform X, the UP Congress shared images from the protests.

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In another post, the UP Congress took a more defiant tone, saying, “Baba’s government (Yogi Adityanath) may have erected a thousand barbed walls with the help of its police to stop Congress workers who were going to gherao the Assembly, but their strong resolve outweighs every pointed wall. Under the leadership of Congress General Secretary/In-charge, Uttar Pradesh Congress, Shri @avinashpandeinc ji and State President Shri @kashikirai ji, Congressmen today will demand answers to the public’s questions and accountability from the government.”

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New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student and Kashmir-based activist Shehla Rashid, on Wednesday, shared how her views on the Indian Army underwent a significant transformation after the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019 in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

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She also pointed out that while the Indian Army is often associated with militarised actions, it is crucial to understand the context that leads to such measures.

Rashid, who has also written about her experiences and perceptions in her book, reiterated the importance of questioning the root causes of the Kashmir conflict, especially as it relates to Pakistan’s role in promoting anti-India sentiments through terrorism.

“Pakistan has been promoting hatred against India by orchestrating terrorist activities in J&K,” she added.

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She said it was former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi who played a pivotal role in the liberation of Bangladesh, a moment that led to the martyrdom of many Indians and Bangladeshis.

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