Engineer’s Day: Dr. E. Sreedharan: The ‘Metro Man of India’ Who Revolutionized India's Infrastructure
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Born on June 12, 1932, in Palakkad, Kerala, Dr. Elattuvalapil Sreedharan's journey into engineering began with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the Government Engineering College, Kozhikode.
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Dr. Sreedharan's illustrious career saw him serve as a railway officer in various capacities.
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Often referred to as the "Man of the Millennium" and the "Railway Man of India," his dedication and tireless efforts led to the successful completion of the Konkan Railway project—an engineering marvel spanning 760 kilometers of rugged terrain and more than 2,000 bridges.
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Dr. Sreedharan's engineering prowess was demonstrated early in his career when he played a pivotal role in the reconstruction of the Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu after it was damaged by a cyclone in 1964.
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Appointed as the first managing director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in 1995, he was tasked with transforming the idea of an efficient, modern metro system into a reality.
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Dr. E. Sreedharan is often affectionately referred to as the "People's Engineer" due to his ability to connect with the common person and understand their transportation needs.
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Even in his retirement, Dr. Sreedharan continued to share his knowledge and experience with the engineering community and the nation as a whole. His memoir, "Metro Man: E. Sreedharan," was published in 2017.
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