EMS Limited secured a 1.06 billion rupee contract from UP Jal Nigam (Urban) to execute essential sewerage and network-laying works in Varanasi. The 24-month turnkey project strengthens the company's order book and expands its footprint in India's water sanitation sector.
NEW DELHI — Infrastructure and environmental engineering company EMS Limited announced that it has officially secured a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from UP Jal Nigam (Urban), Varanasi, for comprehensive sewerage development works. Valued at approximately 1.06 billion rupees (102.84 crore rupees excluding GST), the contract entails laying extensive sewer networks and providing household connections across targeted municipal zones in Varanasi on a turnkey basis.
Scope of Work and Project Execution
According to official corporate filings and project disclosures submitted to the stock exchanges, the contract spans vital infrastructural enhancements designed to modernize urban sanitation in Uttar Pradesh.
Turnkey Execution: The project encompasses detailed surveying, soil investigation, engineering design, and the supply of all necessary materials and labor.
Target Areas: Work will focus on laying and jointing sewer networks alongside establishing sewer house connections in designated municipal wards.
Timeline: The execution period for the entire sewerage infrastructure assignment has been slated for 24 months from the commencement date.
Official Sources Section
Information regarding the contract value, project scope, and award details is based on official exchange disclosures and regulatory notifications issued by EMS Limited via the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).
"According to officials, the project reinforces the company's commitment to expanding India's urban water and sanitation infrastructure while strengthening its robust order book visibility."
Why It Matters
For investors, municipal stakeholders, and urban residents, municipal investments in sanitation infrastructure are critical for improving public health and supporting sustainable urban growth. Securing high-value government contracts in key regional corridors like Varanasi enhances EMS Limited's revenue predictability and consolidates its position as a trusted engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor in the water treatment and sewerage sector.
Key Facts at a Glance
Contracting Entity: UP Jal Nigam (Urban), Varanasi.
Executing Company: EMS Limited.
Order Value: Approximately 1.06 billion rupees (excluding GST).
Project Type: Sewer network laying and house connections on a turnkey basis.
Completion Timeline: 24 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total value of the contract awarded to EMS Limited?
The estimated order value is approximately 1.06 billion rupees (excluding GST).
Who awarded the sewerage contract to EMS Limited?
The contract was awarded by UP Jal Nigam (Urban), Varanasi.
What does the project scope entail?
The project involves surveying, soil investigation, engineering design, material supply, laying and jointing of sewer networks, and establishing house connections on a turnkey basis.
Source: EMS Limited via BSE, National Stock Exchange of India