Va Tech Wabag Secures ADB-Funded 'Large' Water Treatment Contract in Nepal

VA Tech Wabag Limited (WABAG), a leading Indian multinational water technology group, has announced a significant expansion of its international project portfolio. The company has secured a 'Large' order from the Melamchi Water Supply Development Board (MWSDB), Government of Nepal, for the design, build, and operate (DBO) contract of a state-of-the-art water treatment plant in Kathmandu Valley.

Contract Details

Aspect	Details
Project	Sundarijal Water Treatment Plant
Capacity	255 Million Liters per Day (MLD)
Location	Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Funding	Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Contract Value	USD 30-75 Million
Contract Type	Design, Build, and Operate (DBO)
Execution Period	36 months (EPC) + 5 years (O&M)

Project Significance

The new Sundarijal Water Treatment Plant will be constructed adjacent to an existing facility that WABAG built in 2017. This project aims to strengthen water security for Kathmandu's growing population by treating water from the Melamchi, Yangri, and Larke Rivers. The treated water will meet Nepal's National Drinking Water Quality Standards, ensuring a safe and reliable water supply for the region.

Strategic Implications

This repeat order from MWSDB underscores WABAG's strong presence in Nepal and reinforces its position as a leader in the South Asian water treatment market. The project not only expands WABAG's international footprint but also demonstrates the company's technical proficiency and lifecycle partnership capabilities.

Mr. Arvind Dullu, Regional Business Head – South and Southeast Asia at WABAG, commented on the order, stating, "We sincerely thank MWSDB for this repeat order which is a testament to the continued confidence of our valued customer in our technical proficiency and capabilities. This Large order further consolidates WABAG's strategic presence in Nepal and reinforces our position as an industry leader across the South Asian region."

Company Background

VA TECH WABAG Limited is a pure-play water technology Indian Multinational Group with over a century of expertise. The company has designed and built over 1,500 municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment plants worldwide. WABAG's services span the entire water treatment lifecycle, from design and engineering to long-term operational management.

This latest contract in Nepal aligns with WABAG's vision of addressing global water challenges and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

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VA Tech Wabag Limited (WABAG), a leading Indian multinational water technology group, has announced its first investment commitment under its BLUESEED initiative. The company is backing NimbleVision, a Bengaluru-based startup specializing in indigenous deep tech solutions for water conservation, automation, and real-time analytics.

Investment Highlights

Initiative: BLUESEED, WABAG's strategic program to support water-tech entrepreneurs
Investee: NimbleVision, a Bengaluru-based startup
Focus Areas: Water conservation, automation, and real-time analytics
Aim: Strengthen India's self-reliant water technology ecosystem

Strategic Objectives

The investment in NimbleVision is expected to drive several key developments:

Objective	Description
IoT Expansion	Enhance automation systems for water supply, treatment, and distribution
AI Analytics	Improve predictive analytics for leak detection and energy optimization
Indigenous Development	Accelerate creation of smart sensors under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative
Scalable Solutions	Deploy water conservation platforms across municipalities and industries

Collaboration Benefits

This strategic partnership combines NimbleVision's deep tech innovation with WABAG's global experience. The collaboration aims to:

Accelerate digital transformation in water infrastructure
Enable better water accountability across various sectors
Advance indigenous technology solutions in the water management domain

About WABAG

WABAG stands as a global leader in water technology with over a century of expertise. Key facts about the company include:

Specialization: Innovative and sustainable water solutions for municipal and industrial sectors
Global Presence: Operations in more than 25 countries
Track Record: Over 1,500 water and wastewater treatment plants built worldwide
Expertise: End-to-end water solutions from design to long-term operational management
Innovation Focus: Operates R&D centers in Europe and India, holding over 125 intellectual property rights

WABAG's vision aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, focusing on water conservation, resource optimization, and sustainability.

This investment in NimbleVision represents a significant step in WABAG's commitment to fostering innovation in the water technology sector and supporting the development of indigenous solutions for water management challenges.