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Daljeet Singh awarded as "Most Innovative Urban Infra Man of the Year" at Urban Infra Business Leadership Awards 2024

New Delhi, India (17th October 2024): Shri Daljeet Singh, Advisor (Special Works) at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), was honored with the title of "Most Innovative Urban Infra Man of the Year" on October 16, 2024, during the 4th Urban Infra Business Leadership Awards. The prestigious event took place at the Hyatt Centric in New Delhi, as part of the 4th Urban Infra Business Summit & RailTrans Expo 2024, held from October 15-16, 2024.

The award was presented by Prof. Manoj Choudhary, Vice Chancellor of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Ministry of Railways, in the presence of prominent leaders from government departments, central public sector undertakings, and private sector players.

Recognizing Excellence in Urban Transit

Shri Daljeet Singh was awarded for his exceptional contributions to the development of sustainable mass rapid transit systems in India. His career spans over 25 years in the planning, execution, and management of metro projects across the country. Singh, who retired as Director of Works from DMRC, holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IT-BHU, Varanasi, and an M.Tech from IIT Kanpur.

Beginning his journey with DMRC in 1998, Singh has played a pivotal role in the planning, design, and commissioning of metro projects not only in Delhi but also in Lucknow and Kochi. A notable highlight of his career was overseeing the first-ever underground metro work using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) in Phase-1 of the Delhi Metro in 2002.

Innovations and Achievements

Under Singh's leadership, all DMRC projects have adopted integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM) for effective monitoring and management. He also founded the Centre of Excellence for Tunneling & Underground Space Engineering (CETUSE), further contributing to advancements in the field.

His accolades include the Eminent Engineers Award 2021 from the Institute of Engineers (India) and the Lifetime Achievement Award at Tunnelling Asia 2023. Additionally, he is an active member of the International Association's Working Group-19 on Conventional Tunnelling, contributing to newly published guidelines in this area.

Celebrating Industry Leaders

The Urban Infra Business Leadership Awards are organized annually by the Urban Infra Group in collaboration with leading industries and media houses to recognize outstanding contributions to major infrastructure projects in India. This year's event underscored the importance of innovation and sustainability in urban development.

The next edition of the Urban Infra Business Leadership Awards is scheduled for June 26, 2025, in New Delhi, continuing the tradition of honoring excellence in the infrastructure sector.

Shri Daljeet Singh's recognition as "Most Innovative Urban Infra Man of the Year" highlights his significant impact on India's urban transit landscape. As the country progresses toward sustainable and efficient transportation solutions, leaders like Singh play a crucial role in shaping the future of urban infrastructure.