NEW DELHI – The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is set to organize a Vendor Development Programme (VDP) cum Buyer–Seller Interaction Meet for the 2025–26 fiscal year. Scheduled for January 22, 2026, the initiative aims to strengthen SECI's engagement with Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), specifically focusing on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform.

The theme of the event is "Promoting Participation of Women, SC/ST, and Other MSEs on GeM," aligning with the national mandate to diversify public procurement.

Event Details & Participation

The program will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend either physically at SECI's New Delhi headquarters or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Date & Time: January 22, 2026 (Thursday) at 3:00 PM IST
• Physical Venue: 6th Floor, Plate-B, NBCC Office Block, Tower-2, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi – 110023
• Virtual Mode: Accessible via Microsoft Teams (Link available on the SECI official website)
• Registration Deadline: Confirmation was requested by January 21, 2026, via email to [email protected] or [email protected].

Objectives: Empowering Small Entrepreneurs

The VDP is designed to bridge the gap between small-scale suppliers and the renewable energy giant's procurement needs. Key focus areas include:

• GeM Onboarding: Helping MSEs navigate the registration and product-listing process on the GeM portal.
• Policy Awareness: Educating vendors on the Public Procurement Policy, which mandates that Central PSUs procure at least 25% of their requirements from MSEs.
• Inclusion Targets: Specifically reaching out to women-owned enterprises (3% sub-target) and SC/ST entrepreneurs (4% sub-target) to ensure they benefit from SECI’s tender opportunities.
• Bidding Procedures: Clarifying technical and financial compliance requirements for solar and clean-energy-related tenders.

Strategic Impact

As a Navratna CPSU, SECI is a pivotal player in India's goal to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. By fostering a robust local vendor ecosystem, SECI aims to enhance supply chain resilience while supporting the "Make in India" initiative. This meet serves as a direct platform for MSEs to voice their challenges and explore long-term business opportunities in the burgeoning green energy sector.