Area served Worldwide Headquarters New Delhi | Services Consultancy Founded 26 June 1969 | |
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Type Public Sector Undertaking Industry Water Resources
Power
Infrastructure Key people R.K. Gupta (Chairman & managing director) Operating income Profit ₹729 million (US$11 million) (2015) Revenue 9.28 billion INR (2015, US$140 million) Net income 729 million INR (2015, US$11 million) Total assets 10.02 billion INR (US$150 million, 2015) Parent organization Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Profiles | ||
WAPCOS Limited earlier known as Water and Power Consultancy Services (India) Limited is a consultancy organisation and public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation 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.
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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, Lao PDR, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen and Zimbabwe.