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To identify the major causes of delays in construction projects in India; the major causes of delays in this research study were investigated following data collection carried out through a questionnaire survey with a wide range of construction professionals based in Metro Projects. The findings from this research determined the major causes of delays based on an importance index, and the main conclusions from the output of the data could help the construction sector to better assess not only the major causes of delays on construction projects but also how to minimize them by proper planning. There may, however, be opportunities for safer working practices arising from a new awareness of health, hygiene, and safety risk. The role of safety leadership is overlooked in guidance yet is vital to ensure safe the application of working practices. In the present scenario, apart from addressing the increased requirement Delay factors can be minimized by proper decision-making throughout the construction process but further research is required. This could include research into the communication of decisions, the content of training programs for construction site managers, the value of apprenticeship schemes to provide a more skilled workforce, the possibilities of greater use of pre-cast materials, etc. this study identified the causes of delays on construction projects in India during a pandemic. As metro projects are much essential part of the city, it needs to be completed at the earliest for public benefit. Almost all metro projects in India are facing delays. Delay is generally considered the most common, complex, and risky problem encountered in construction projects. Most construction projects in developing countries are characterized by overruns in time. All projects, regardless of size and complexity are burdened by deadlines and uncertainty. Delays occur in every construction project and the magnitude of these delays varies considerably from project to project. This research carries out a detailed review of the previous studies on the time and cost overrun factors.