Patel Engineering Ltd. (PEL) has received a Letter of Award (LOA) for the Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme in Maharashtra, valued at ₹126.37 crore. This project, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, involves constructing an irrigation and water distribution system across 2,277 hectares in Satara district. PEL’s share in the joint venture is ₹64.45 crore (51%), and the project is expected to be completed within 48 months.
Major Irrigation Project Awarded
Patel Engineering Limited (PEL) has been awarded a significant Letter of Award (LOA) for the Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme in Maharashtra. The total contract value stands at ₹126.37 crore (excluding taxes). This development follows PEL’s earlier declaration as the Lowest Bidder (L1) for the project, formalizing the award and marking the commencement of project execution. The company’s share in this joint venture contract amounts to ₹64.45 crore, representing 51% of the total value.
Enhancing Agricultural Infrastructure
The Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme is a crucial initiative designed to improve water availability and support agricultural development in the Satara district. The project aims to enhance irrigation access across multiple villages, thereby contributing to increased agricultural productivity and long-term rural development within Maharashtra. PEL’s participation underscores the strategic importance of this infrastructure enhancement.
Project Scope and Timeline
The project encompasses the construction of an irrigation and water distribution system for a command area of 2,277 hectares across six villages in Satara Taluka. Key components include headworks, pump houses, switchyards, rising mains, delivery chambers, pumping machinery, and associated civil, mechanical, and electrical works. A significant aspect is the implementation of a closed pipe distribution network using MS, PCCP, and HDPE pipelines. The project is scheduled for completion within 48 months and is located across the villages of Tasgaon, Varne, Karandwadi, Devkarwadi, Degaon, and Nigadi.
About Patel Engineering Ltd.
Patel Engineering Limited, established in 1949, is a seasoned infrastructure company with over 77 years of experience. The company has a strong presence in hydropower, tunnelling, and irrigation sectors, demonstrating a consistent track record in executing projects both domestically and internationally. PEL has successfully completed numerous projects, including over 85 dams, 40 hydroelectric projects, and more than 300 km of tunnelling, primarily for central PSUs and state government organizations.
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