Overview

• Contractors face Rs 1 lakh per day for 25–50% workforce gaps and Rs 2 lakh for shortfalls above 50% at MMRDA sites.
• The mobilisation policy covers all metro worksites and focuses first on lines 9, 4, 4A and 2B to meet year-end targets.
• Senior officials and dedicated team leaders will conduct regular site audits and manpower reviews to enforce compliance.
• Penalties for labour shortages are imposed in addition to contractual fines for missing key project dates.
• Some contractors warn that widespread labour shortages in the infrastructure sector may complicate meeting the new staffing thresholds.