Kochi:
Delhi Metro Chief E Sreedharan denied speculations about him heading the Kochi Metro Rail Project. The Kerala Govt has been looking at making use of the expertise of the 'Metro Man' for its metro project.
The DMRC chief said he will be involved with the Kochi Metro Rail project only until his retirement from the DMRC, which is now overlooking the project. Sreedharan will be retiring from the DMRC on the December 31. Metro Rail Project Director P Sreeram said it would be a huge loss to the Kochi metro project if Sreedharan keeps off.
'Government keen on Sreedharan'Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said that the state will make all efforts to avail the service and expertise of E Sreedharan, Chairman, DMRC for the Kochi Metro Rail Project. A detailed discussion will be held for the same.
Speaking to reporters in Kochi, the CM said he does not think that the DMRC chief will be against getting involved in the Kochi Metro project.