RITES Limited announced securing a significant consultancy work order from the Public Works (Roads) Directorate, Government of West Bengal. Valued at ₹45,18,86,400 (excluding GST), the contract involves providing Project Management Consultancy services for the construction of a 4-lane extra dosed bridge over the Muriganga River. The project aims to connect Kachuberia (Sagar Island) with Kakdwip in South 24 Parganas. The execution timeline for this domestic order is set at 48 months.
Major Consultancy Contract Awarded
RITES Limited, a Schedule ‘A’ Enterprise of the Government of India, has officially received a major Work Order from the Public Works (Roads) Directorate, Government of West Bengal. This announcement was made in compliance with disclosure requirements on March 7, 2026.
Project Details and Value
The broad consideration size of the contract is substantial, amounting to Rs. 45,18,86,400 excluding GST. The scope of work is comprehensive, covering the Entire Design and Construction Supervision (as Authority Engineer) for a crucial infrastructure link.
Key Project Objective:
- Construction of a proposed 4 lane extra dosed bridge over river Muriganga.
- Connecting Kachuberia (Sagar Island) with Kakdwip in the district of South 24 Parganas.
Contract Specifics
The nature of the contract is for Consultancy Services as Project Management Consultant. The entity awarding the order is classified as a Domestic Entity. Furthermore, the order is expected to be executed within a timeframe of 48 Months.
Regarding corporate governance compliance, the transaction is confirmed to be between the State Government and Government Company, affirming that the contract falls under the purview of related party transactions executed at “arm’s length”.
Source: BSE
