Patel Engineering Awarded Rs. 317.60 Cr Contract By Maharashtra Govt
The project, located in Maharashtra, is to be completed within a period of 24 months. Patel Engineering holds a 35 per cent share in the joint venture
The Office of the Executive Engineer, Government of Maharashtra, has awarded Patel Engineering (PEL) and its Joint Venture (JV) partner a significant contract valued at Rs. 317.60 crore. The contract involves the construction of a water lifting arrangement for the first stage from the submergence of the Jigaon project, encompassing civil, mechanical, electrical components, and allied works.
The project, located in Maharashtra, is to be completed within a period of 24 months. Patel Engineering holds a 35 per cent share in the joint venture. The scope of work includes the construction of water lifting arrangements for Lift Irrigation Schemes (LIS) 1 to 12, approach channels, rising mains, pumping machinery, switchyards, and all associated civil, mechanical, and electrical components.
Kavita Shirvaikar, Acting Managing Director of Patel Engineering, expressed her enthusiasm about the project: “We are thrilled to announce that the Company has been awarded this significant irrigation project by the Office of the Executive Engineer, Government of Maharashtra. This undertaking not only underscores our technical capabilities but also reinforces our unwavering commitment to advancing critical infrastructure. We look forward to collaborating with the Government of Maharashtra and our partners to ensure the project's successful and timely completion, which will be instrumental in boosting agricultural productivity and enhancing water management in the region.”
Patel Engineering, established in 1949, is a 75-year-old company with a strong presence in hydropower, irrigation, tunnels, and underground works for hydroelectric and dam projects. The company boasts a consistent track record of executing projects both domestically and internationally. To date, PEL has completed over 85 dams, 40 hydroelectric projects, and more than 300 km of tunnelling for clients, primarily central public sector undertakings (PSUs) and state government organisations.
This new contract highlights Patel Engineering's expertise and commitment to contributing to the development of critical infrastructure in India, further solidifying its reputation as a leading player in the engineering and construction industry.
