Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) celebrated the 11th anniversary of its Metro Museum with awareness campaign # Nevergiveup to prevent suicide. Further, an exhibition on suicide prevention’ was also organized on Friday. This #Nevergiveup campaign is an initiative launched by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to spread awareness on suicide prevention.
The museum was set up in the year 2008 and after which it received a special attraction for visitors and commuters of Delhi Metro over the past decade. The event was inaugurated by the chief guest of the ceremony, Veerbala.
“With the passing time, the Museum has also been the venue for various events and initiatives taken up for children by the Corporate Communication Department of DMRC,” said the spokesperson of DMRC.
On the occasion of its 11th anniversary, the Delhi Metro Museum conducted a series of activities at the Metro Museum located at Patel Chowk Metro Station. More than 30 girl children from a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) - Sarthak Prayas were invited to visit Metro Museum and take part in the 11th anniversary celebrations.
“The children visited the Metro Museum and were informed of the history of Delhi Metro. A Nukkad Natak by professional artists was also organised for the children. Following this, the children performed cultural activities.
The chief guest also administered a pledge to the children to stay positive and help those in distress. To spread the message, takeaway cards with positive messages were kept at the exhibition, which can be collected by the visitors of Metro Museum.
Marking the 11th anniversary, DMRC also launched the new souvenir items of Metro Museum. Following this, the new edition of ‘Metro Museum Digest’ was presented to the chief guest and other guests by Anuj Dayal, Metro Museum Administrator and Executive Director, Corporate Communications, DMRC.