SPML Infra Limited, a leading water infrastructure development company, has won a Rs 1,438 crore (USD 163 million, inclusive of GST) project in joint venture with JWIL Infra Limited, with SPML holding a 51 per cent share. The contract was awarded by the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Bharatpur, Rajasthan, under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

The project is aimed at strengthening water supply infrastructure to provide safe drinking water to more than 1.5 million residents in Dholpur and Saipau blocks. It includes construction of an intake well, raw water reservoirs of 10 MCM and 12 MCM on the Chambal River, laying of 712 kilometres of pipelines ranging from 100 mm to 2000 mm in diameter, building 21 elevated service reservoirs, and setting up major raw water pumping stations. The scope also covers a 135 MLD water treatment plant at RWR-2, a 5 MLD plant at Dholpur, cluster pumping stations, rising mains, distribution systems, and functional household tap connections for the two blocks.

The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) phase is expected to be completed within 20 months, followed by a one-year defect liability period. The project also includes a comprehensive 10-year operations and maintenance contract to ensure long-term sustainability.

Commenting on the order, Abhinandan Sethi, Managing Director of SPML Infra Limited, said, “We are honoured to partner with the Government of Rajasthan on this vital Jal Jeevan Mission project, which will provide safe drinking water to more than 1.5 million people in Dholpur. This reflects the government’s confidence in SPML Infra’s ability to deliver critical water infrastructure with long-lasting impact. With its broad scope and extended O&M responsibility, the project is not just about construction but also about ensuring resilience, reliability, and healthier lives for communities. As India moves towards Viksit Bharat 2047, we remain committed to building water systems that transform communities today and continue to serve future generations.”