WAPCOS Limited

Water and Power Consultancy Services (India) Ltd
Public Sector Undertaking
Industry
Founded 26 June 1969 (1969-06-26)
Headquarters Kailash, 26, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, India
Area served
 Worldwide
Key people
 R.K. Gupta (Chairman & Managing Director)
Services Consultancy
Revenue ₹928.3 crore (US$140 million) (2015)
₹111.04 crore (US$17 million) (2015)
Profit ₹72.93 crore (US$11 million) (2015)
Total assets ₹1,001.7 crore (US$150 million) (2015)
Total equity ₹1,001.7 crore (US$150 million) (2015)
Owner Government of India
Parent Ministry of Water Resources
Website www.wapcos.gov.in

WAPCOS Limited, officially Water and Power Consultancy Services (India) Limited is a consultancy organisation and public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Water Resources of the Government of India. The company provides consultancy services in the fields of water resources, power and infrastructure. Launched in 1969, it is now an ISO 9001:2008 certified, Mini Ratna company with several projects across India, Asia and Africa.[1][2]

History

WAPCOS was incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 on 26 June 1969. Since its founding, the company has undertaken consultancy assignments in 50 countries globally.[2] WAPCOS is currently a Schedule B company in India with a turnover of ₹550 crore in 2012-13.[3]

Services

WAPCOS provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure development, water resources and power generation. As a consultancy, some of its activities include pre-feasibility studies and feasibility studies, master plans and regional development plans, detailed engineering reports, commissioning and testing, operations and maintenance and capacity building and human resource development in its areas of competence. WAPCOS also provides commissioning services for developmental projects in India and abroad.[4]

Global Presence

WAPCOS has developed a large global presence over the years, especially in South Asia and across Africa. It has undertaken works in 50 countries around the world in areas of power, water resources and infrastructural development. Currently it has ongoing projects in the countries of Afghanistan,[5] Bangladesh, Bhutan,[6] Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, DR Congo, Ethiopia,[7] Kenya, Lao PDR, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen and Zimbabwe.[4][8]


References

  1. ↑ "Wapcos to get 'mini ratna' status". The New indian Express. 2 December 2010. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  2. 1 2 "WAPCOS - About Us". Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  3. ↑ "We plan to become R500-cr company by March 2015". Financial Express. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  4. 1 2 "WAPCOS derives its strength from its human resource". Hindustan Times. June 25, 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  5. ↑ "Big Wapcos work in Afghanistan". The Hindu Businessline. September 25, 2003. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  6. ↑ "WAPCOS to prepare DPR for Bhutan hydel project". The Hindu. March 3, 2004. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  7. ↑ "Wapcos bags four projects in Ethiopia". The Times of India. August 31, 2004. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  8. ↑ "Zimbabwe Power, Wapcos Sign $320 Million Plant Deal". Bloomberg. June 5, 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
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