JTL Industries secures Rs 265 crore order under govt's Jal Jeevan Mission

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2019, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide functional household tap connections (FHTC) to every rural household by 2030.

JTL Industries Ltd on Thursday announced it has bagged a Rs 265 crore order to supply 36,000 metric tonnes of galvanised mild steel (GMS) tubes for a government project under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2019 and spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to provide functional household tap connections to every rural household by 2030, the company stated.

"JTL Industries has emerged as the L1 bidder for the supply of 36,000 MT of GMS tubes for the Jal Jeevan Mission project in Jammu. This Rs 265 crore contract reinforces our capabilities in delivering high-quality products that comply with stringent government standards," JTL Industries said in a statement.

The Jal Jeevan Mission focuses on addressing critical issues of water accessibility and quality, intending to improve rural health and sanitation while reducing waterborne diseases.

JTL Industries, a leading producer of electric resistance welded steel pipes in India, has a total manufacturing capacity of around 7 lakh tonnes. The company operates facilities located in Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Malegaon (Maharashtra), and Mandi and Derabassi (Punjab).

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