Shimla, November 13, 2026:
The LCC–SAI–KSIPL Joint Venture, comprising M/s LCC Projects Pvt. Ltd., Sai Eternal Foundation and M/s Kunal Structures (India) Private Limited, has been honoured with the prestigious ICI–UltraTech Structure Awards 2026 in the Best Infrastructure Project category for the Shimla Bulk Water Supply Scheme (42 MLD).The award ceremony was organised by the Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Shimla Centre, in association with UltraTech Cement Limited, in Shimla. The occasion was graced by Dr. Prabodh Saxena (IAS), Chairman, HPSEBL and Former Chief Secretary, GoHP, Shri Raj Kumar Verma, Founder Member, Sai Eternal Foundation, Shri Ajay Thakur and Shri Munish Sharma represented the Joint Venture.
About the Project
The project was executed for Shimla Jal Prabhandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) with World Bank funding, at an awarded contract value of ₹371.56 crore. Designed for an initial capacity of 42 MLD, with provision for future augmentation to 67.63 MLD, the scheme aims to meet Shimla’s projected water demand up to 2035 and 2050, respectively, and facilitate reliable 24×7 drinking water supply.
It is pertinent to mention here that the project has received appreciation from the World Bank team and visiting dignitaries for its engineering complexity, quality and timely execution in spite of the lockdown due to covid, pandemic & land constraints. This prestigious award is a proud recognition of the collective efforts, technical expertise and commitment of the entire Joint Venture team. The Project stands as a landmark achievement in strengthening Himachal Pradesh’s drinking water infrastructure and demonstrates the capability of Sai Eternal Foundation.
Engineering Excellence
The scheme involves lifting raw water from the River Sutlej through an intake jackwell to a 42 MLD Water Treatment Plant at Shikrodi, followed by multi-stage pumping towards Shimla. The system overcomes an extraordinary elevation difference of approximately 1,717 metres.
Major infrastructure includes:
Intake jackwell and 42 MLD Water Treatment Plant at Shikrodi.
Three-stage high-head pumping system with pump motor capacities of approximately 1,450 kW, 1,130 kW and 1,050 kW.
Approximately 24 km of 750 mm internal diameter API 5L X65 high-pressure steel rising main.
Two intermediate pumping stations at Dwada and Dummi.
The project involved exceptional engineering and construction challenges associated with steep Himalayan terrain, difficult geological conditions, forest stretches and densely populated urban areas of Shimla.
