Author: Devender Patel

New Delhi, May 2025 — The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has rolled out an exciting new opportunity for advertisers and media tech companies. In its latest open e-tender, IRCTC is offering exclusive video advertising rights on its high-traffic digital platforms, including the IRCTC website, mobile app, and the official Indian Railways website — all for a period of two years. This move not only marks a significant step toward the monetization of IRCTC’s massive online presence but also opens the door for advertisers to connect with millions of…

India is setting a powerful course toward clean energy with the launch of a 4000 MW offshore wind tender by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). This landmark project, located off the coast of Tamil Nadu, marks a major milestone in India’s journey toward a net-zero carbon future and positions the country as a serious player in the global offshore wind energy market. A Bold Step Toward Net Zero and Panchamrit Goals This tender is not just about energy—it’s about delivering on India’s climate promises. Aligned with the Panchamrit commitments announced at COP26, the project supports India’s goal to:…

In a strategic move to boost its digital presence and enhance online public services for Indians living abroad, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has released a new open tender for the hosting, redesign, and ongoing management of the Consulate General of India (CGI) website in Manchester, UK. The tender, published on April 30, 2025, invites qualified and creative IT firms to help the Indian government deliver a faster, more secure, and user-friendly online experience for Indian nationals and British residents engaging with consular services. This initiative is more than just a technical upgrade—it’s a bold step…

India’s ambitious clean energy roadmap is taking another bold step forward. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a major tender to develop a 500 MW offshore wind project in the Gulf of Khambhat, off the Gujarat coast. This initiative, launched under Tranche-I, marks the country’s first Viability Gap Fund (VGF)-supported offshore wind project, signaling a new era for India’s wind energy sector. Why This Project Matters India’s 7,600 km-long coastline holds massive potential for offshore wind energy—and Gujarat is at the heart of that promise. Backed by government support, this 500 MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected project…

UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL), a government-owned technology services provider, has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to develop AI and BI-based dashboards for its Medical Benefit and Pension Disbursement (MBPD) system. This marks a significant move toward modernizing India’s digital public service infrastructure using data-driven technologies. The project is aimed at enhancing decision-making, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening fraud detection through the integration of Business Intelligence (BI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Why This Project Matters UTIITSL plays a key role in delivering digital services for public sector operations, such as PAN card issuance, medical benefit processing,…

In a bold move toward accelerating India’s clean energy mission, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated a tender for the Balance of System (BoS) development of a 200 MW Ground-Mounted Solar PV Plant in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. This large-scale solar project not only strengthens India’s renewable energy ambitions but also creates a golden opportunity for EPC contractors, developers, and solar industry players to be part of a transformative energy milestone. Project Overview: Building the Backbone of Solar Power This tender focuses on the BoS components—everything in a solar plant apart from the photovoltaic panels. This includes: SECI’s…