Tannmay Kumarr Baid

Tannmay Kumarr Baid, a junior adjunct scholar at the Takshashila Institution, discusses the geopolitical issues surrounding Bengaluru's Yellow Metro line. He reveals how ties with a Chinese supplier led to significant delays and overcrowding woes post-inauguration. Tannmay discusses alternative suppliers, the financial ramifications of procurement choices, and strategic lessons for future infrastructure projects. He also contrasts Bengaluru's challenges with Delhi's metro, shedding light on procurement methods and the impacts of geopolitical factors on urban transport.