History
Gurnam Singh & Company
Established: 1955 in Dera Bassi, Punjab.
Founder: Gurnam Singh
Chairman: Gurdarshan Singh
Specialization: India’s leading water well drilling company.
Key Services: Deep tubewell drilling, hydrogeological surveys, borewell construction with advanced machinery.
Our Focus: Jammu & Kashmir
Gurnam Singh & Company is playing a key role in implementing JJM projects across Jammu & Kashmir, one of the most geologically and logistically challenging regions in the country.
Scope of Work
Drilling deep borewells in mountainous and rocky terrains across rural districts of J&K.
Using Dual Rotary Rigs (DR-24 HD) and Reverse Rotary Rigs to access clean, deep aquifers.
Supporting village-level water supply systems in collaboration with the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department.
Ensuring quality water availability in regions with historically poor groundwater yield.
“From the valleys of Kashmir to the hills of Doda and Poonch, our rigs are not just drilling into the earth — they’re bringing life to the surface.”
Special Challenges We’re Solving
Overcoming tough terrains in remote villages.
Navigating seasonal constraints like snowfall and land shifts
Providing fast-tracked drilling and installation to meet JJM deadlines
Training and empowering local personnel for maintenance and sustainability
Impact Highlights in J&K
Dozens of deep tubewells already completed and functional across rural blocks.
Thousands of households now have direct tap water access for the first time.
Playing a critical role in transforming public health and daily life in remote Himalayan regions.
Global and National Trust
Along with Jal Jeevan Mission, Gurnam Singh & Company is also executing projects under World Bank-funded rural water schemes, especially in regions like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, using the same scientific, efficient, and community-driven approach.
Pioneers in Tubewell Drilling
– Started with shallow tubewell construction for farmers.
– Grew into India’s largest water well drilling company by the mid-1980s.
Imported Advanced Technology from Canada
– Introduced Dual Rotary Rigs DR 24 HD, capable of deep boring in difficult terrains like the Bhobhar and Kandis belts.
– These rigs can drill up to 2500 feet with bore widths of 16–24 inches.
– Faster completion time: 2500 ft wells completed in just 15 days (previously took 2-3 months).
Asia’s Deepest Drilling Machine (Reverse Rotary Rig)
– Designed in-house by GSC engineers.
– Drills up to 1 kilometer deep, resolving groundwater depletion issues.
– Equipped with:
– Two engines: 300 HP (air), 175 HP (vacuum).
– Holistic hydraulic system.
– 30-inch borehole diameter.
– Only machine of its kind in Asia, developed completely in India.
Our Technology Innovation
Imported Advanced Technology from Canada
– Dual Rotary Rigs (DR-24 HD): Imported from Canada, ideal for boulder-rich, mountainous regions.
– Asia’s Deepest Drilling Machine (1 km): Built in-house, fully automated, 30-inch bore capability, fitted with twin engines and holistic hydraulic system.
– Reverse Circulation Rigs: Effective for extracting clean water from deeper, virgin aquifers.
Our machines reduce traditional project timeframes by over 70%, delivering deep, wide-diameter tubewells in just 15 days—versus months with older systems.
We also use:
- Geophysical surveys with up to 2000 ft detection
- Electronic Well Loggers for accurate aquifer identification
- Custom well design software to maximize groundwater yield and minimize failure