WAPCOS
16, Jul 2018
Prelims level : Organisations
Mains level :
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”.