The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Wednesday introduced a new 'manpower mobilisation policy' under which the contractors will be held accountable for delays stemming from workforce shortages, an official statement said.

The new workflow policy is designed to keep the city’s sprawling metro expansion firmly on schedule, it said.

"MMRDA has rolled out a manpower mobilisation policy that holds contractors accountable for delays stemming from workforce shortages. This is not just about penalties it’s about discipline, commitment, and delivering promises to over 2 crore citizens of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region," an official statement said.