Porur-Poonamallee line: CMRL pulls out all stops to finish work
To offset the labour gap, CMRL has redeployed workers from other construction sites, to ensure availability of 90% manpower, which is roughly 5,200 persons, on Corridor 4. The target is to finish the line's entry and exit points, a phase considered highly labour-intensive, involving detailed finishing work such as concreting and granite laying.
'We're in a phase that demands high manual labour. The viaduct is complete, but completing the stations' access points is proving to be a challenge,' said T Archunan, director (Projects) and a board member of CMRL.
'We're relying heavily on migrant labourers from northern India, as local workers increasingly prefer opportunities overseas – in places like Singapore and Dubai.Workers are coming, but retaining them is a challenge. Many migrate to cities like Bengaluru after a short stint,' Archunan said.
Ajan Das* from Assam, working near Nungambakkam, said his work starts at 8am and ends at 8pm. He said he is paid Rs 18,000 per month. 'There is a lot of work but not enough people to complete it,' he added.
A few others said monthly salary at the entry level is around Rs 14,000-Rs 15,000. Monu Ranjan from Kolkata said it's not just the pay but also the difficulties of not knowing the local language. Despite these headwinds, officials are remaining cautiously optimistic.
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