Spectrum of Services

Preliminary Investigations/Reconnaissance

• Sourcing & compilation of data
• Preliminary studies based on available data
• Field surveys & investigations
• Preliminary resources and demand surveys & investigations
• Preliminary soil investigations and mapping
• Pre-feasibility studies, comparing alternatives and formulation of viable project concept

Feasibility Studies/Planning/Project Formulation

• Field studies including investigation and surveys
• Study of development potential
• Engineering studies & designs
• Socio-economic and other sectoral studies
• Systems analysis and comparison of costs and benefits
• Development programme and evaluation
• Preparation of alternative financing plans
• Preparation of detailed feasibility/planning reports

Field Investigations and Testing

• Ground control and mapping
• Detailed topographic surveys
• Strip surveys and alignment surveys
• Digitisation
• Resource generation maps (GIS)
• Meteorological/hydrological investigations & hydrography
• Hydro-geological surveys
• Agronomic & agro-economic surveys
• Geological/geo-technical investigations
• Market, socio-economic and resource surveys
• Soil and Land classification surveys
• Environmental/pollution control surveys
• Model testing of hydraulic structures
• Soil mechanics/rock mechanics testing and analysis
• Landslide & erosion control surveys
• Environmental impact assessment studies
• Environmental audit

Engineering Designs, Drawings and Tendering Process

• Preliminary engineering (feasibility grade) designs of project components
• Cost estimate/contract documents
• Detailed engineering designs & construction drawings
• Tender engineering for civil, electrical and mechanical works
• Procurement audit of goods and services

Contract Management and Construction Supervision

• Assistance and advice for evaluation and pre-qualification of bids
• Construction planning, supervision and scheduling
• Monitoring of construction progress by software based on CPM/ PERT techniques
• Engineering advice including modifications in designs, drawings, etc. during construction
• Inspection and quality surveillance
• Report on contracts/suppliers’ performance for final acceptance of completed works
• Project management
• Infrastructure development (temporary and permanent) during development of major power stations and dams

Operation and Maintenance

• Commissioning and operational activities during initial stages
• Training of personnel in operation and maintenance
• Long term operation and maintenance of infrastructure
• Preparation of operation & maintenance manuals

Institutional/Human Resources Development

• Workshops, seminars, special training programmes/courses in irrigation and water management
• Refresher courses on special subjects such as mini/macro hydro-electric schemes
• Transfer of technology on implementation and monitoring of water resources development projects
• Upgradation of technology
• Way forward approach for appropriate technology
• Innovative techniques and cross sectoral linkages