Title - Integrity is the Secret of my Success-Dr. E. Sridharan, Principal Advisor to Delhi Metro Rail Corpor

Integrity is the Secret of my Success, said Padma Vibhushan Dr. E. Sridharan, Principal Advisor to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, while delivering his key note address at a Seminar o­n “ Ethics in Management-Lessons from Corporate World” . The Seminar was organized by South Central Railway as part of observance of“Vigilance Awareness Week” from 29th October, to 3rd November, 2012.
Dr. E. Sridharan, popularly known as the Metro Man of India, further stated that honestly in his life was got duly rewarded and his works were not affected by any other considerations at any point of time. He informed that the unique organizational work culture developed and followed by his entire team was real reason for the successful and early completion ofKonkan Railway Project and Phase I and II of Delhi Metro Projects well before the targeted time period with out escalation of cost. Punctuality, Integrity, Professional Competence and Social Responsibility were the four cardinal pillars of the this unique work culture which would bring success to any organization in the country, he added.
While talking o­n the commendable success achieved in his illustrious carrier, especially in Konkan Railway and Delhi Metro Railway of his carrier, he explained that decentralization of power, developing positive attitude amongemployees, removal of procedural hurdles which mar quick decision making by managers are the key elements in fostering organizational growth. Minor deviations committed by decision makers / managers with out any personal motives but with an intension of overall benefit to the organization / society should not be penalized. Such culture wouldbring dynamism in the managers. Leaders towards quick decision making and growth in any organization, he said.
Further he said that each day of delay in major project works causes losses worth crores of rupees to the Nation and hence he set his own targets for every project he undertook, and completed the same before the target dates. While narrating the works o­nKonkan Railway, Shri Sridharan told that India received laurels from many countries o­n the completionof760Kms of Konkan Railway with 92 tunnels and 147 major bridges o­n a difficult terrain o­n PPP model with in 7 years period. o­n the highly acclaimed Delhi Metro Railway, Dr. E. Sridharan told that the 65 Km of IstPhase of Delhi Metro was completed before target date and within the estimated cost of Rs.10, 570 Cr. The 124 km / Rs. 26, 000 Cr. Work of Delhi Metro-Phase II was also completed well before target date. The 143 km,III Phase of the Delhi Metro with an estimated budget of Rs. 40,000 Cr. will also be completed in time, since our country has now acquired necessary skills and confidence to execute Metro projects of any magnitude, he added.
He stressed that while taking up major work line Metro Rail in cities, care should betaken to minimize inconvenience to the citizens. He stated that he is against privatization of Railways as it a huge service organization with large responsibilities which withstood the test of time and has been delivering commendable service at present. Indian Railways requires infusing new vigour and dynamism to meet the present challenges. Shri Sirdharan released the Vigilance Bulletin brought out by the Vigilance Organisation o­n the occasion
Shri G. N. Asthana, General Manager, South Central Railway emphasized the need for developing the core values in the organization in order to make it more vibrant and efficient. He said the ethical deficit will greatly harm any organisation and also will affectthe growth of the country. He called upon the railway officials to practice the principles of honesty and efficiency and to harness technology to strengthen the process towards eliminating any scope for malpractices. Shri K. Swaminathan, Sr. Deputy General Manager & Chief Vigilance Officer, South Central Railway welcomed the gathering and also spoke o­n the occasion.
Railway Employees in Head Quarters, Divisions and Railway Workshops were administered a Pledge against Corruption by their respective Heads of the Departments.Shri G. N. Asthana, General Manager, South Central Railway administered the Pledge at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad.