Shakti Pumps Starts Operations in Uganda to Supply Solar-powered Water Pumping System

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“We are extremely delighted to announce the implementation of our Uganda project, which is a key milestone for the company. This project would augur well with our green energy plans in Africa and would likely encourage other African countries to partner with us for similar projects.” - Dinesh Patidar, CMD, Shakti Pumps

April 2023 : Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has expanded its presence in another export market with the commencement of operations in Uganda and has opened a branch office in the country. Dr. S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister along with esteemed members of the Uganda government and Ramesh Patidar (Executive Director – SPIL) joined the ceremony and inaugurated the solar-powered piped drinking water supply project. This project will provide safe and sustainable water supply to half a million Ugandans across 20 rural districts. The company was awarded this order by the Government of Uganda represented by the Ministry of Water and Environment for supplying a solar-powered water pumping system in March 2021 at a total contract price of US$ 35.30 million (exclusive of VAT) funded by India Exim Bank in Uganda.

Sharing his views on this vital development, Dinesh Patidar, Chairman & Managing Director, SPIL said: “We are extremely delighted to announce the implementation of our Uganda project, which is a key milestone for the company. This project would augur well with our green energy plans in Africa and would likely encourage other African countries to partner with us for similar projects. Exports have been contributing significantly to the overall company’s revenue. We are already a partner of choice for major export markets such as the US and the Middle East, and eyeing to expand in other continents in a similar fashion.”

About Shakti Pumps (India) Limited: The company began its business as a core pumping Solutions Company and went on to manufacture India’s first ever 100 percent stainless-steel pumps & energy efficient motors. It was also awarded with India’s first BEE 5 Star rated pumps and today has over 260 pump models which have been certified with 5-star ratings by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

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