The Hindu Business Line : IITM invited to take part in Metro project

IIT Madras should look at collaborating with the Government on the Chennai Metro Rail project, said Dr E. Sreedharan, Managing Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation — a body that is a consultant for the Chennai Metro project.

Recalling his experience with educational institutes like IIT Delhi, which did not wish to work on the Delhi Metro Rail project on mutually acceptable terms, Dr Sreedharan said institutes should not miss out on such a learning opportunity.

“The Metro is not a simple project. We need civil engineers, instrumentation engineers, those who know geophysics and ground water table management, air conditioning technology experts (to design the ventilation of tunnels). It a learning opportunity that may not come again,” he said addressing candidates at the 49th Institute Day celebrations at IIT Madras.

He encouraged students to pursue a career in their field of undergraduate studies and not switch lines or decide to leave the country for good.

“The nation has invested so much of resources in your training as engineers. Do not throw it to the winds. Have pride in serving your profession,” he said. To have a successful and satisfying career students must imbibe values of punctuality, integrity, and gain professional competence, he said.

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