Patel Engineering JV Wins Rs 9.58 Billion Canal Project

27 May 2025 CW Team

Patel Engineering Ltd (PEL), in a joint venture, has secured a contract worth Rs 9.58 billion from the Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation for the construction of a pipeline distribution network along the Nira Deoghar Right Bank Main Canal. The project will cover the stretch between KM 87 to KM 135, including distributaries and minor off-takes from KM 65 to KM 135.

PEL was previously declared the lowest bidder (L1) for this infrastructure tender. Its share in the joint venture stands at 20 per cent, translating to a contract value of approximately Rs 1.92 billion.

The project, based in Kalaj village, Phaltan taluka, Satara district, is scheduled for completion within 36 months. The scope includes excavation and refilling for trenching, laying and jointing of pipes, installation of valves, chambers and outlets, along with testing and commissioning of the entire system. A five-year operations, repairs, and maintenance period will follow the construction phase.

Ms Kavita Shirvaikar, Managing Director of PEL, said, “We are proud to contribute to this vital irrigation project. It is not merely a construction assignment but a long-term investment in rural prosperity and agricultural resilience.”

The development aims to enhance irrigation coverage, improve water management, and support the agricultural economy of the region.

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