Rajasthan Water Resources Department Floats ₹802.55 Crore Tender for Manoharthana Dam and Irrigation Network in Jhalawar
The Rajasthan Water Resources Department has invited open bids for the construction of a dam and pressurized irrigation network under the Manoharthana Major Irrigation Project in Jhalawar, with an estimated value of ₹802.55 crore. The project aims to boost irrigation and agricultural productivity in the region.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Rajasthan Water Resources Department issues ₹802.55 crore tender for Manoharthana Major Irrigation Project.
- ✓Scope includes dam construction and development of a pressurized irrigation network in Jhalawar.
- ✓Bids to be submitted via EPROCURE portal; offline payment for fees and EMD.
- ✓Tender notice number is NIT NO 04 2026-27; bid deadline is 2 September 2026.
- ✓EMD set at ₹16.05 crore; tender fee is ₹1 lakh with ₹2,500 processing fee.
- ✓Open tender with percentage contract; two-cover system for technical and financial bids.
The Water Resources Department of Rajasthan has floated a major tender valued at ₹802.55 crore for the construction of a dam and development of a pressurized irrigation network under the Manoharthana Major Irrigation Project in Jhalawar district. This initiative is set to significantly enhance irrigation facilities, directly impacting agricultural productivity and supporting local farmers in the region.
The open tender, identified by notice number NIT NO 04 2026-27, covers comprehensive work including survey, design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operation and maintenance of the new infrastructure. Interested bidders can access the tender documents and submit their proposals through the EPROCURE portal, with the bid submission window closing on 2 September 2026.
Scope of Work
- Construction of a dam as part of the Manoharthana Major Irrigation Project in Jhalawar.
- Development of a pressurized irrigation network to serve the command area.
- Comprehensive scope includes survey, design, construction, testing, and commissioning of the project.
- Operation and maintenance of the dam and irrigation network at Teh Manoharthana.
- Work to be executed as a percentage contract under the open tender category.
- Project managed by the Water Resources Department, Chief Engineer Water Resources Zone, Kota.
Key dates, fees, and EMD details for the Manoharthana Major Irrigation Project tender are as follows:
Tender Summary
How to Apply
- 1
Access and download tender documents from the EPROCURE portal starting 30 July 2026 at 9:30 AM.
- 2
Pay the tender fee of ₹1,00,000 and processing fee of ₹2,500 offline as per NIT instructions.
- 3
Submit the EMD amount of ₹16,05,09,516 offline using DD or EGRAS as specified in the tender.
- 4
Prepare and upload technical (fee/pre-qualification) and financial (BOQ) documents as per the two-cover system.
- 5
Bid submission window opens on 30 July 2026 at 9:30 AM and closes on 2 September 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Why It Matters
This project will provide vital irrigation infrastructure in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, supporting local agriculture and improving water management for farmers in the command area. Enhanced irrigation is expected to boost crop yields and contribute to regional food security.
Interested contractors should review the tender documents carefully and ensure all requirements are met before submitting bids via the EPROCURE portal. The final deadline for bid submission is 2 September 2026 at 6:00 PM.
