Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) commits to enhancing construction site safety in India
New Delhi, 26 April 2024: On the occasion of ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) reaffirms its commitment to enhancing the safety standards for infrastructure and construction site safety in India, guided by its philosophy of ‘safety first’. JICA is currently facilitating over 80 major infrastructure projects through financial cooperation. These include the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022; the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), inaugurated in 2024; as well as marquee initiatives such as the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) and the Northeast Region Network Connectivity Improvement Project (NERNCIP), which are presently under construction. These projects are underpinned by JICA's core principle of ‘establishing a safety culture in India’, wherein the agency provides comprehensive technical support to strengthen safety and quality standards. JICA has been committed to suppor