Government Relocates Rs 228 Crore Mirabag Water Project to Panchawadi
The government has shifted the Rs 228 crore Mirabag water project to Panchawadi, as reported by The Times of India on 11 October 2026. The project sits within the Other Irrigation Projects sub-sector, one of the more active segments of India's infrastructure pipeline.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Mirabag Water Project |
| Revised Location | Panchawadi |
| Project Value | Rs 228 crore |
| Sub-sector | Other Irrigation Projects |
| Promoter | Government |
Project Context Within the Irrigation Sector
The relocation of the Mirabag project comes at a time when irrigation infrastructure activity across India remains substantial. Projects India tracks 2,210 live projects in the Other Irrigation Projects sub-sector, with three added in the last 90 days alone. There are currently no open tenders in the broader Irrigation Projects sector on the platform.
The promoter, identified as the Government, also has a portfolio of other tracked infrastructure projects, including a Rs 431 crore water supply project in Ganjam, Odisha, and hospital projects in Delhi and Haryana, indicating an active presence across multiple infrastructure sub-sectors.
Stage Breakdown: Where Projects Stand
Of the 2,210 Other Irrigation Projects tracked by Projects India, the majority — 1,340 — are currently at the Under Approvals stage. A further 788 have reached Construction Started, while 45 are in Planning and 19 are at the Early or Announced stage. Only 11 are Near Completion, and five have received approvals but not yet begun construction.
This distribution indicates that a large share of pipeline capacity remains to be converted into active construction, presenting an extended window of opportunity for suppliers and contractors positioning themselves early in the project lifecycle.
Geographic Concentration of Tracked Projects
Maharashtra leads all states in tracked Other Irrigation Projects with 585 projects, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 378, Karnataka at 178, Chhattisgarh at 165, Andhra Pradesh at 163, and Telangana at 126. These six states together account for the bulk of tracked activity in this sub-sector, reflecting both ongoing water-resource development and the scale of pending approvals in each region.
Recent projects entering the pipeline include a Rs 482 crore irrigation project in Baran, Rajasthan, and a Rs 568 crore lift irrigation and barrage project in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, both of which have reached the Construction Started stage. A Rs 113 crore lift irrigation scheme in Patan, Gujarat, is currently Under Approvals. For a broader view of activity across the sector, the Irrigation Projects sector overview on Projects India provides a consolidated picture.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The shift of the Mirabag water project to Panchawadi signals that project parameters in this sub-sector can change, making early tracking important for suppliers and contractors who need lead time to prepare bids and mobilise resources. At Rs 228 crore, the project is mid-sized relative to others in the pipeline but sits in a sub-sector where procurement activity is spread across civil works, pumping equipment, pipelines, and associated infrastructure.
With 1,340 projects still Under Approvals nationally, the conversion rate of pending projects to active construction represents a significant forward opportunity. Contractors and equipment suppliers focused on irrigation should monitor Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh in particular, given the volume of tracked projects in those states. The full list of tracked projects on Projects India allows filtering by stage and geography to identify the most relevant upcoming opportunities. There are currently no open tenders in Irrigation Projects listed on the platform, but the pipeline volume suggests procurement activity is likely to increase as projects advance through approvals. Suppliers can monitor emerging tender activity via the Projects India live tenders page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mirabag water project and where has it been shifted?
The Mirabag water project is a Rs 228 crore irrigation initiative that the government has shifted to Panchawadi, as reported by The Times of India on 11 October 2026. No further details on the cause of relocation or timeline were available from the source.
How many Other Irrigation Projects are currently tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 2,210 live projects in the Other Irrigation Projects sub-sector, with three added in the last 90 days. Of these, 1,340 are Under Approvals and 788 have reached the Construction Started stage.
Which states have the most tracked irrigation projects in India?
Maharashtra leads with 585 tracked Other Irrigation Projects, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 378, Karnataka at 178, Chhattisgarh at 165, Andhra Pradesh at 163, and Telangana at 126, according to Projects India data.
