Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Noida Metro Calendar Features Officials' Photos
The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has released its 2026 calendar, which includes photographs of its top officials on the months of their birthdays.
The calendar features two photographs of Managing Director Lokesh M for April and two of Executive Director Mahendra Prasad for July.
Lokesh M stated that his photographs were used without his consent and issued a show-cause notice.
Prasad defended the calendar, saying it was in the government's interest.
The NMRC is a joint venture between the Union and Uttar Pradesh governments and operates a 29.70 km network with an average daily ridership of 59,648.
The 2026 NMRC calendar features photographs of its top officials on their birth months.
Lokesh M, the Managing Director, stated his photos were used without consent and issued a show-cause notice.
Mahendra Prasad, the Executive Director, defended the calendar, claiming it was in the government's interest.
The calendar was distributed in Union government offices this week.
The NMRC operates a 29.70 km network with an average daily ridership of 59,648.
- Who
- Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) officials, including Managing Director Lokesh M and Executive Director Mahendra Prasad
- What
- The 2026 NMRC calendar features photographs of its top officials on their respective birth months
- When
- The calendar was distributed in Union government offices this week (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- The reason for featuring officials' photos is not explicitly stated, but Prasad claims it is in the government's interest
- Organization
- Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC)
- Calendar Year
- 2026
- Officials Featured
- Lokesh M, Mahendra Prasad
- NMRC Establishment
- 2014
- NMRC Network Span
- 29.70 km
- Average Daily Ridership
- 59,648
