India, April 27 -- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has set up a separate entity--the Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), appointing former Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer Sanjay Jamuar as its chief executive officer (CEO).

The entity, set up with support of the Central government, will take up Metro projects as well as operation and maintenance (O&M) assignments in India outside Delhi, and abroad, officials said on Sunday. Till date, DMRC was handing these roles.

"Sanjay Jamuar has been appointed as the first chief executive officer (CEO) of the DMIL," said Anuj Dayal, principal executive director, corporate communications at DMRC in a statement on Sunday, adding that DMIL's role involves assisting and settin...