Water Resources Department launches ₹6.82 billion tender for Artificial Reservoir Project in Rajasthan

Water Resources Department, Rajasthan has issued an EPC turnkey tender valued at ₹6.82 billion for the Soyla Artificial Reservoir Project in Jhalawar district to boost regional water infrastructure.

The Water Resources Department (WRD), Rajasthan, has issued an open tender valued at ₹6.82 billion for the execution of the Soyla Artificial Reservoir Project in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. As the premier state authority responsible for planning, executing, and maintaining surface water resources and irrigation networks, the WRD plays a critical role in addressing regional water scarcity and supporting rural livelihoods. This major infrastructure development will be executed on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) single-responsibility turnkey basis across Schedules 1 to 8, aiming to significantly expand water storage capabilities and rural water security in western India.

The scope of work encompasses the complete development of the Soyla Artificial Reservoir Project located at Village Soyla, Tehsil-Raipur/Jhalarapatan in District Jhalawar, Rajasthan. Under the EPC single-responsibility turnkey contract (Schedules 1 to 8), the selected bidder will handle comprehensive engineering design, procurement, civil construction, and project commissioning to establish the artificial reservoir and its associated hydraulic structures.

This development carries substantial strategic weight for Rajasthan, where recurring drought conditions and agricultural water demand present ongoing economic challenges. By augmenting surface water storage in the Jhalawar region, the project enhances climate resilience, strengthens local agricultural output, and improves drinking water availability across surrounding rural communities. For the regional economy, the influx of capital infrastructure investment directly translates into local employment generation, supply chain activity, and secondary industrial growth.

From an industry perspective, the massive turn-key contract offers lucrative opportunities for large-scale civil engineering, heavy construction, and EPC contractors specializing in hydraulic engineering and water management infrastructure. The project aligns with broader national water security mandates and public procurement drives aimed at modernizing regional irrigation systems. For investors and enterprise stakeholders, the initiative underscores a stable policy commitment toward long-term public asset creation, highlighting Rajasthan as an active market for heavy civil infrastructure investments.

The tender is published on Bidsinfo.com, and the full tender details are available on https://www.bidsinfo.com/ref/36920331/soyla-artificial-reservoir-project-village-soyla-tehsil-raipurjhalarapatan-and-district-jhalawar-raj.