WAPCOS Limited


WAPCOS Limited earlier known as Water and Power Consultancy Services Limited is a consultancy organisation and public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Jal Shakti 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 certified, Major
Ratna company with several projects across India, Asia and Africa.

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. WAPCOS is currently a Schedule B company in India with a turnover of 5.50 billion in 2012–13.

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.

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, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Muang Lao, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen and Zimbabwe.