Larsen and Toubro bags contract for Lower Suktel irrigation project

Larsen and Toubro Limited (L&T) said that the water and effluent treatment unit of L&T Construction has bagged a repeat order from the Odisha Department of Water Resources for installing a pressurized underground pipeline irrigation network system for the right command of Lower Suktel irrigation project.

According to Larsen and Toubro, the contract is valued between INR 1,000 crores to INR 2,500 crores.

The project’s objective is to supply water for the irrigation of 27,000 hectares of culturable command area (CCA) in the Balangir district.

Larsen and Toubro bags contract for Lower Suktel irrigation project in Odisha. Photo courtesy of Batmaniacs/Wikipedia.org.

The scope of the project involves survey, design, engineering, supply, laying, installation, and commissioning of MS, DI, and HDPE pumping main and distribution network with all allied electromechanical and automation works.

Larsen and Toubro stated: “The order from the irrigation sector reiterates the customer’s confidence in L&T’s business capability to meet the requirements of farmers and help in the development of agriculture across the state.”