WAPCOS

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50th Foundation Day of WAPCOS-Water and Power Consultancy Services was celebrated by Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.

Background

A Public Sector Enterprise incorporated IN 1969 under the Companies act 1956 by GOI.

It is a techno-commercial organization under the aegis of Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation

Functions:

  • A Global Leader in Consultancy and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) providing Integrated & Customized Solutions for Sustainable Development of Water, Power and Infrastructure Projects.
  • WAPCOS has done Survey & Investigation/Pre-Feasibility/DPRs for more than 550 Projects in Irrigation, Water Resources and Agricultural etc
  • The company has contributed in development of over 15 Million Ha irrigation potential; more than 200 projects in ports and inland navigation; over 500 projects in water supply and sanitation, rural and urban development, roads and highway engineering, EIAs for over 250 projects in the fields of irrigation, hydro/thermal power, ports and harbours in India and abroad.
  • In the Hydro-Power sector; WAPCOS has completed almost 52 Hydro-Power Projects in 19 countries.
  • It has grown into a true Indian multinational with footprints across the globe in line with Government of India’s flagship programmes on “Skill India” and “Make in India”.
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