JTL Industries wins rs 265 crore order for Jal Jeevan mission

11 Nov 2024 CW Team

JTL Industries announced that it has secured a major order valued at Rs 265 crore to supply 36,000 metric tonnes of galvanised mild steel tubes for the government's Jal Jeevan Mission.

Launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide functional household tap connections to every rural household by 2030. This latest contract highlights JTL's crucial role in meeting key government infrastructure needs.

The mission focuses on improving rural health and sanitation, reducing waterborne diseases, and ensuring better access to clean water. JTL Industries, which specializes in electric resistance welded steel pipes, operates across multiple facilities in Raipur, Malegaon, Mandi, and Derahbasi, with a combined production capacity of approximately 700,000 tonnes.

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