RE: Over 20 per cent of sanctioned smart meters ......29 Jul 2023 16:43
Good afternoon all,
It is always good to hear that some States in India have awarded contracts, for successful tender applicants/consortia. But there are 4 States in India that are still under " starters orders," so-to-speak, which are mentioned in the " Statistical highlights " section of the report, that have a significant number of smart meters at the Sanctioned stage.
From the report:-
" Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Kerala are important States, where Award of contracts for smart meters has yet to begin. Each of these four States has been Sanctioned a significant number of smart meters - ranging from 1.32 crore in Kerala to 3 crore in Tamil Nadu."
The four States mentioned from the original list of 15 States, that are Sanctioned, but yet to have any contracts Awarded are:-
- Tamil Nadu - 3,00,00,000 ( 30,000,000 )
- West Bengal - 2,07,17,969 ( 20,717,969 )
- Rajasthan - 1,42,74,956 ( 14,274,956 )
- Kerala - 1,32,89,361 ( 13,289,361 )
So, some substantial contract/tender awards should be due at some stage in the near future. But maybe of smaller/manageable " Packages," than the overall numbers mentioned.
But " .... smaller/manageable ..... ", is good. And " regular " would be appreciated.
Good luck all.
LTI.