NAGPUR: Even as Metro Joy Ride is proving to be the new flavour of Orange City, Journalists from across the state had a gala time riding the Metro train, here on Saturday. Senior journalists from various newspaper, publications and electronic channels across the state participated in the Ride.
Journalists and other senior-level officials from the Directorate General of Information and Public Relations (DGIPR), Government of Maharashtra were part of the Ride, which started form Airport South Metro Station. The journalists were part of the state-level accreditation committee, set up to look after the various aspects of the journalism fraternity.
Before the Ride, the journalists telephonically interacted with Maha Metro MD Dr Brijesh Dixit who welcomed them and explained various aspects of the project. The accreditation committee members were given presentation about the progress of the project. They also sought to know certain aspects of the project. The presentation was followed by Joy Ride.
The committee members had a nice time during the ride. They also went across Khapri and New Airport Metro Stations and were full of praise for the way two stations were constructed and intricacies which were taken care of during construction. “ Metro Stations’ architecture is the best in Central India,’’ said Yadunath Joshi, Chairman, Accreditation Committee.
Senior Journalist and Member of Accreditation Committee Pradip Kumar Maitra congratulated Maha Metro MD Dr Dixit for speedy implementation of the project and launching of Joy Ride so soon. Added, Yadunath Joshi, the Joy Ride has helped the committee members in understanding the Metro Project in a better way.
All the Committee Members admitted that they are mesmerised with the way the project work has been going on and are keen to see completion of the project.
