Patel Engineering lands Rs 1,275cr contract for drinking water supply scheme in Madhya Pradesh

In a significant boost for infrastructure and water supply in Madhya Pradesh, the state-run Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam has declared Patel Engineering Limited (“PEL”), a Mumbai-based infrastructure firm, as L1 in a Joint Venture. The colossal contract, worth Rs. 1,275.30 crore, involves a myriad of responsibilities encompassing Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Testing, Commissioning, and a 10-year Operation & Maintenance period for the Narmada-Gambhir Drinking Water Supply Scheme. This scheme targets multiple villages in the districts of Ujjain and Indore, and it is designed to be a ‘Turn-key Job Basis’ project.

The groundbreaking project is to be executed within a 24-month timeline, followed by a 10-year Operation & Maintenance period. Situated in Ujjain and Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Patel Engineering’s share of this Joint Venture comes to 35%, amounting to Rs. 446.36 crore. Rupen Patel, Chairman and Managing Director of Patel Engineering Limited, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “The Narmada-Gambhir Drinking Water Supply Project is set to resolve the water supply scarcity in various villages across Ujjain and Indore districts. It involves a spectrum of activities, including construction of intake well cum pump house, RCC approach bridge, laying of water pipelines, and construction of water treatment plants.”

Notably, the extensive project also includes the construction of RCC overhead service reservoirs in different villages, more than 50,000 house service connections, and Design, Supply, Delivery, Erection, Testing, & Commissioning of Automation Components for Monitoring & Maintenance with GPRS Communication, all accompanied by essential accessories (SCADA).

In summary, the Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam’s Rs. 1,275.30 crore contract with Patel Engineering Limited for the Narmada-Gambhir Multi-Village Drinking Water Supply Scheme stands as a monumental step towards addressing water scarcity issues in Ujjain and Indore districts. This project promises to bring a transformative change in the water supply infrastructure, enhancing the quality of life for several households in the state of Madhya Pradesh.