And the stories about his dedication, hard work, and genius are as intriguing as that of Dr. Kalam's.
For instance, the Pamban Bridge incident.
Pamban Bridge connected Rameswaram (Dr. Kalam's hometown incidentally) to the mainland Tamil Nadu. In December 1964, it was destroyed by a cyclone.
The Railways of India set 6 months as a target for the bridge to be prepared.
Sreedharan's boss at the time reduced it to 3 months.
And Dr. Sreedharan completed the job in a mere 46 days.
He was given The Railway Minister's Award for this accomplishment.
While working for government,
He retired in 1990, but such was the demand for his expertise that he was welcomed back to work with the Government on contract.
After retirement, he worked on Konkan Railway which was considered to be his biggest achievement of the time.
The entire project was completed within deadlines without any extra budget, a feat almost impossible in the Indian public sector.
Then came Delhi Metro.
A project that gave the legend E Sreedharan almost a demi-god status in India.
While still on contract, he was made the managing director of DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation). As was expected, every project in Delhi Metro was completed before time and withing the budget limits.
While still in office, Dr. Sreedharan announced that he will retire in 2005 (again). When his retirement date came, he was virtually forced to extend his stint and oversee the completion of second phase of the Delhi Metro.
Such was the effect of Dr. Sreedharan that Delhi Metro is virtually corruptionless, in a country plagued with the monstrous problem.
Finally, he retired in 2011, only to be made advisor on various other metro projects in India, including but not limited to: Lucknow Metro, Andhra Pradesh Metro, Jaipur Metro etc.
For instance, the Pamban Bridge incident.
Pamban Bridge connected Rameswaram (Dr. Kalam's hometown incidentally) to the mainland Tamil Nadu. In December 1964, it was destroyed by a cyclone.
The Railways of India set 6 months as a target for the bridge to be prepared.
Sreedharan's boss at the time reduced it to 3 months.
And Dr. Sreedharan completed the job in a mere 46 days.
He was given The Railway Minister's Award for this accomplishment.
While working for government,
- In 1970, he was put in charge of the construction of Calcutta Metro.
It was a first of its kind undertaking in India and was highly successful, mainly due to the efforts of this man.
This, basically, put the foundation of modern tansportation system in India. - In 1979, he joined a failing Cochin Shipyard Limited. The productivity was low and deadlines were not being met.
In just a couple of years, Dr. Sreedharan turned its fortunes around and launched a ship made in the shipyard in 1981.
He retired in 1990, but such was the demand for his expertise that he was welcomed back to work with the Government on contract.
After retirement, he worked on Konkan Railway which was considered to be his biggest achievement of the time.
The entire project was completed within deadlines without any extra budget, a feat almost impossible in the Indian public sector.
Then came Delhi Metro.
A project that gave the legend E Sreedharan almost a demi-god status in India.
While still on contract, he was made the managing director of DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation). As was expected, every project in Delhi Metro was completed before time and withing the budget limits.
While still in office, Dr. Sreedharan announced that he will retire in 2005 (again). When his retirement date came, he was virtually forced to extend his stint and oversee the completion of second phase of the Delhi Metro.
Such was the effect of Dr. Sreedharan that Delhi Metro is virtually corruptionless, in a country plagued with the monstrous problem.
Finally, he retired in 2011, only to be made advisor on various other metro projects in India, including but not limited to: Lucknow Metro, Andhra Pradesh Metro, Jaipur Metro etc.
Dr. Sreedharan has followed nearly impossible work ethics all his life. His efficiency has been near perfect.
Also, he has never let his work been politicised. Probably the sole reason why he has completed every project he had so efficiently.
Also, he has never let his work been politicised. Probably the sole reason why he has completed every project he had so efficiently.
His life is a lesson on dedication, hard work, and perseverance.
The Metro Man of India.
The Metro Man of India.
Source - E. Sreedharan
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