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Till June, 11,400 MW of renewable energy procurement tenders have been cancelled
Till June, 11,400 MW of renewable energy procurement tenders have been cancelled

Time of India

timea day ago

  • Business
  • Time of India

Till June, 11,400 MW of renewable energy procurement tenders have been cancelled

New Delhi: Around 11,400 MW of renewable energy procurement tenders issued by central agencies have been cancelled till June and the government has taken steps "to discourage the misalignment", Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State (MoS) for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shripad Yesso Naik said this in reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. "In respect of tenders issued since 01.04.2023 by Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) namely SECI, NTPC, NHPC and SJVN, as on 30.06.2025, aggregate 11,400 MW of renewable power procurement tenders have been cancelled," the minister said. The tenders have been cancelled on account of various reasons, which include insufficient participation, unreasonably high tariffs discovered, backing out of the targeted end-procurer, etc, he said. Naik also said that there is 43,922 MW of renewable power capacity, for which Letters of Award (LoAs) have been issued by REIAs, but Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) with end-procurers have not been signed. He said the quantum of unsigned PSAs is primarily on account of significant rise in the quantity of renewable power that has been bid out in recent past. REIAs have signed PSAs for 22,683 MW in respect of renewable energy procurement bids since April 2023. The issuance of bids by REIAs for renewable power projects connected to Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and transmission planning for ISTS are closely linked activities. Both are being undertaken in close co-ordination, Naik said. "Further, to discourage the misalignment in bid issuance and transmission readiness and demand from end-procurers, and consequent issues including delays in PSA signing, the Standard Bidding Guidelines for Solar, Wind, Hybrid and Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) have been amended on 12.02.2025 to provide for cancellation of LoA after 12 months from the LoA date," the minister added. In a separate reply, he said the government has also taken various positive steps to expedite PSAs, which include impressing upon states for compliance of Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO), impressing upon REIAs to consider aggregating demand from DISCOMs/other consumers and design products accordingly before inviting tenders, organising regional workshops with major renewable energy-procuring states. As per Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India's total installed electricity capacity as of June, stands at 484.82 GW, of which non-fossil fuel based electricity capacity is 242.78 GW i.e. 50.08 per cent. The 242.78 GW capacity from non-fossil fuel sources includes 116.25 GW solar energy, 51.67 GW wind energy, 11.60 GW bio energy, 54.48 GW hydro power, and 8.78 GW nuclear power capacity. PTI

Till June, 11,400 MW of renewable energy procurement tenders have been cancelled
Till June, 11,400 MW of renewable energy procurement tenders have been cancelled

News18

timea day ago

  • Business
  • News18

Till June, 11,400 MW of renewable energy procurement tenders have been cancelled

New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) Around 11,400 MW of renewable energy procurement tenders issued by central agencies have been cancelled till June and the government has taken steps 'to discourage the misalignment", Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State (MoS) for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shripad Yesso Naik said this in reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. 'In respect of tenders issued since 01.04.2023 by Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) namely SECI, NTPC, NHPC and SJVN, as on 30.06.2025, aggregate 11,400 MW of renewable power procurement tenders have been cancelled," the minister said. The tenders have been cancelled on account of various reasons, which include insufficient participation, unreasonably high tariffs discovered, backing out of the targeted end-procurer, etc, he said. Naik also said that there is 43,922 MW of renewable power capacity, for which Letters of Award (LoAs) have been issued by REIAs, but Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) with end-procurers have not been signed. He said the quantum of unsigned PSAs is primarily on account of significant rise in the quantity of renewable power that has been bid out in recent past. REIAs have signed PSAs for 22,683 MW in respect of renewable energy procurement bids since April 2023. The issuance of bids by REIAs for renewable power projects connected to Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) and transmission planning for ISTS are closely linked activities. Both are being undertaken in close co-ordination, Naik said. 'Further, to discourage the misalignment in bid issuance and transmission readiness and demand from end-procurers, and consequent issues including delays in PSA signing, the Standard Bidding Guidelines for Solar, Wind, Hybrid and Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) have been amended on 12.02.2025 to provide for cancellation of LoA after 12 months from the LoA date," the minister added. In a separate reply, he said the government has also taken various positive steps to expedite PSAs, which include impressing upon states for compliance of Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO), impressing upon REIAs to consider aggregating demand from DISCOMs/other consumers and design products accordingly before inviting tenders, organising regional workshops with major renewable energy-procuring states. As per Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India's total installed electricity capacity as of June, stands at 484.82 GW, of which non-fossil fuel based electricity capacity is 242.78 GW i.e. 50.08 per cent. The 242.78 GW capacity from non-fossil fuel sources includes 116.25 GW solar energy, 51.67 GW wind energy, 11.60 GW bio energy, 54.48 GW hydro power, and 8.78 GW nuclear power capacity. PTI ABI HVA view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 17:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

IRCTC received 6,645 complaints related to food quality in 2024-25
IRCTC received 6,645 complaints related to food quality in 2024-25

Hans India

time3 days ago

  • Business
  • Hans India

IRCTC received 6,645 complaints related to food quality in 2024-25

New Delhi: In 2024-25, 6,645 complaints related to poor quality of food were reported by passengers, out of which in 1,341 cases fines were imposed on the food suppliers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Of the total, in 2,995 cases warnings were issued, in 1,547 cases suitable advisories were given and other measures were taken in the remaining 762 cases, Vaishnaw said in the reply. CPI(M) MP John Brittas raised the issues of food quality in trains and transparency in the award of contracts to companies. When asked to provide details regarding instances of seizure of unhygienic food items from the railway caterers as well as complaints filed by passengers regarding the quality and safety of food served on trains in the last five years, the Railway Minister presented the data in a tabular form. Vaishnaw said, 'Prompt and appropriate punitive action, including imposition of fines, disciplinary action, counselling, warning etc., is taken in case any instance of adulterated/unhygienic food or passenger complaint is reported.' According to the data, in 2023-24, 2022-23, and 2021-22, the number of complaints received from passengers was 7,026, 4,421, and 1,082, respectively. Brittas asked 'whether Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) awarded contracts across multiple railway routes, including Vande Bharat and other long-distance services, to a corporate group using multiple affiliate entities.' In his reply, the Union minister said that the IRCTC regularly floats tenders to select service providers for the provision of onboard catering services in trains, including Vande Bharat and other long-distance trains. 'These tenders are awarded through a transparent process to the highest bidders as per the terms and conditions stipulated in the tender documents. The details of Letters of Award (LOA), issued to multiple service providers, are published on the website of IRCTC. At present, contracts of clusters of trains have been awarded by IRCTC to 20 entities,' Vaishnaw said. He provided various measures taken to maintain food quality, such as the supply of meals from designated Base Kitchens, commissioning of modern Base Kitchens at identified locations, Installation of CCTV Cameras in Base Kitchens, shortlisting and use of popular and branded raw materials, deployment of Food Safety Supervisors at Base Kitchens to monitor food safety and hygienic practices among others.

IRCTC received 6,645 complaints related to food quality in 2024-25: Railway Minister
IRCTC received 6,645 complaints related to food quality in 2024-25: Railway Minister

Time of India

time4 days ago

  • Business
  • Time of India

IRCTC received 6,645 complaints related to food quality in 2024-25: Railway Minister

Advt Advt In 2024-25, 6,645 complaints related to poor quality of food were reported by passengers, out of which in 1,341 cases fines were imposed on the food suppliers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on the total, in 2,995 cases warnings were issued, in 1,547 cases suitable advisories were given and other measures were taken in the remaining 762 cases, Vaishnaw said in the MP John Brittas raised the issues of food quality in trains and transparency in the award of contracts to asked to provide details regarding instances of seizure of unhygienic food items from the railway caterers as well as complaints filed by passengers regarding the quality and safety of food served on trains in the last five years, the Railway Minister presented the data in a tabular said, "Prompt and appropriate punitive action, including imposition of fines, disciplinary action, counselling, warning etc., is taken in case any instance of adulterated/unhygienic food or passenger complaint is reported."According to the data, in 2023-24, 2022-23, and 2021-22, the number of complaints received from passengers was 7,026, 4,421, and 1,082, asked "whether Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) awarded contracts across multiple railway routes, including Vande Bharat and other long-distance services, to a corporate group using multiple affiliate entities."In his reply, the Union minister said that the IRCTC regularly floats tenders to select service providers for the provision of onboard catering services in trains, including Vande Bharat and other long-distance trains."These tenders are awarded through a transparent process to the highest bidders as per the terms and conditions stipulated in the tender documents. The details of Letters of Award (LOA), issued to multiple service providers, are published on the website of IRCTC. At present, contracts of clusters of trains have been awarded by IRCTC to 20 entities," Vaishnaw provided various measures taken to maintain food quality, such as the supply of meals from designated Base Kitchens, commissioning of modern Base Kitchens at identified locations, Installation of CCTV Cameras in Base Kitchens, shortlisting and use of popular and branded raw materials, deployment of Food Safety Supervisors at Base Kitchens to monitor food safety and hygienic practices among others.

IRCTC Got Over 6,000 Complaints On Poor Food Quality In 2024-25: Minister
IRCTC Got Over 6,000 Complaints On Poor Food Quality In 2024-25: Minister

NDTV

time5 days ago

  • Business
  • NDTV

IRCTC Got Over 6,000 Complaints On Poor Food Quality In 2024-25: Minister

New Delhi: In 2024-25, 6,645 complaints related to poor quality of food were reported by passengers, out of which in 1,341 cases fines were imposed on the food suppliers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Of the total, in 2,995 cases warnings were issued, in 1,547 cases suitable advisories were given and other measures were taken in the remaining 762 cases, Mr Vaishnaw said in the reply. CPI(M) MP John Brittas raised the issues of food quality in trains and transparency in the award of contracts to companies. When asked to provide details regarding instances of seizure of unhygienic food items from the railway caterers as well as complaints filed by passengers regarding the quality and safety of food served on trains in the last five years, the Railway Minister presented the data in a tabular form. Mr Vaishnaw said, "Prompt and appropriate punitive action, including imposition of fines, disciplinary action, counselling, warning etc., is taken in case any instance of adulterated/unhygienic food or passenger complaint is reported." According to the data, in 2023-24, 2022-23, and 2021-22, the number of complaints received from passengers was 7,026, 4,421, and 1,082, respectively. Mr Brittas asked "whether Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) awarded contracts across multiple railway routes, including Vande Bharat and other long-distance services, to a corporate group using multiple affiliate entities." In his reply, the Union minister said that the IRCTC regularly floats tenders to select service providers for the provision of onboard catering services in trains, including Vande Bharat and other long-distance trains. "These tenders are awarded through a transparent process to the highest bidders as per the terms and conditions stipulated in the tender documents. The details of Letters of Award (LOA), issued to multiple service providers, are published on the website of IRCTC. At present, contracts of clusters of trains have been awarded by IRCTC to 20 entities," Mr Vaishnaw said. He provided various measures taken to maintain food quality, such as the supply of meals from designated Base Kitchens, commissioning of modern Base Kitchens at identified locations, Installation of CCTV Cameras in Base Kitchens, shortlisting and use of popular and branded raw materials, deployment of Food Safety Supervisors at Base Kitchens to monitor food safety and hygienic practices among others.

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