Vikran Engineering Limited (VEL) has announced the receipt of a Notification of Award (NOA) from NTPC Renewable Energy Limited for a ₹459.20 crore EPC contract. This contract is for a 400 MW AC grid-connected solar power project located at Chitrakoot-1 in Uttar Pradesh. The project's scope involves the execution of the Balance of System (BoS) package and is slated for completion within a 12-month period. The work includes inland transportation, insurance, installation, testing, commissioning, and guarantee tests, ensuring the project is fully operational. Mr. Rakesh Markhedkar, Chairman and Managing Director of Vikran Engineering Limited, stated that securing this order is a strong endorsement of the company's EPC capabilities and execution track record in the renewable energy sector. He highlighted that the project aligns with their strategic focus on expanding in utility-scale solar infrastructure and contributes to India's clean energy transition. This order signifies a major milestone in Vikran Engineering's diversification strategy, reinforcing its credentials in the solar EPC segment alongside its existing expertise in power transmission & distribution, water infrastructure, and railway electrification. The Chitrakoot-1 solar project is expected to significantly contribute to India's renewable energy capacity addition and support national decarbonization objectives.