India, May 5 -- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for Indian companies to jointly manufacture platform screen doors (PSDs) within the country, officials said.

PSDs are safety barriers installed at the edge of platforms to separate commuters from the tracks. Currently, the DMRC imports these barriers, making procurement both costly and time-consuming, officials aware of the matter said.

The move follows the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs' March 13, 2025, directive to the DMRC and other Metro corporations in the country. The letter called for PSDs to be manufactured in India. "...guidelines are being issued on procurement of PSDs for immediate compliance.which includes a minimu...