Rs 618 Crore Flow: SPML Infra's Konar Irrigation Mega-Deal.

SPML Infra has entered into an agreement with the Water Resource Department (WRD), Hazaribagh, for a significant irrigation project under the Konar Irrigation Scheme on a turnkey basis. Awarded in collaboration with Vijay Kumar Mishra Construction, the contract is valued at Rs 617.98 crore.

The project scope includes the reconstruction, repair, and structural strengthening of the main canal, right branch canal, and associated distributaries, sub-distributaries, and minor canals through open channels. It also involves constructing an approach channel, canal lining, a solar-powered pump house with a sump, and a pressure pipe water conveyance system. This initiative aims to enhance irrigation infrastructure across 12,599.43 hectares of farmland in Bisnugarh block (Hazaribagh), Nawadih block (Bokaro), and Dumri block (Giridih) in Jharkhand.

Additionally, the contract includes a 10-year post-construction phase for operation, maintenance, and management (O&M) services.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.