World-class facilities, but still lagging behind in ‘civic awareness’; More than 2300 men who entered the women’s coach were punished: – ..

New Delhi: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is appreciated across the world for its cleanliness, punctuality and excellent maintenance. Considered to be the lifeline of Delhi, the biggest feature of this metro is its ‘user-friendliness’ – whether educated or illiterate, with the help of boards and colorful line markings, anyone can reach their destination without asking anyone. But amidst all this technological grandeur, there is also a bitter truth that Delhi is still far behind in terms of general civil discipline.

Six months report card: 2468 passengers fined

The recently revealed figures are shocking. During the last six months, Delhi Metro has registered a total of 10,000 incidents of rioting, fighting and violation of rules. 2468 passengers Have been fined. The metro administration takes action under a total of 10 different provisions, but the maximum violation has been seen regarding coaches reserved for women.

Women’s coach’s ‘maryaada’ violated: 2312 men arrested

Male passengers are at the forefront in flouting the rule of reserving the first compartment of the metro for women.

Action figure: Out of total 2468 cases 2312 cases The men traveling illegally in the women’s coach alone.

Fine: A fine of Rs 250 has been imposed on these male passengers.

Insistence despite warnings: Despite the big pink boards on the platform, constant announcements and interruptions by the metro staff, male passengers do not desist from entering the women’s compartment. Often, when interrupted by female passengers, these passengers resort to argument or anger.

‘Macho mentality’ and violation of rights

Experts and sociologists believe that this is not just a mistake but a deep ‘masculinist obsession’. When women ask the men standing in their reserved compartment to move out, they often hear taunts. The irony is that these same men question the entry of women in the general coach, while they themselves try to take over the only compartment reserved for women. This figure shows that the country’s capital still has a long way to go in terms of gender sensitivity.

Metro expansion: Noida-Greater Noida’s Aqua Line now up to ‘Bodaki’

While on one hand there is a challenge of discipline, on the other hand the news of expansion of Metro is a relief. of Uttar Pradesh Bodaki Now the metro connection with the proposed international level railway station has also been decided.

Multi-Modal Hub: Bodaki is being developed as a mega transport hub, where rail, road and metro facilities will be available at one place.

Remove obstacles: The problems of farmers related to land acquisition have now been resolved, which will speed up the construction work of this ambitious project.

Benefit: This extension of Aqua Line will make rail connectivity to Delhi and other states extremely easy for the residents of Noida and Greater Noida.