VDP Thoothukudi - Sep 2026

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The programme featured presentations from 06 leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), including V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port), Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP), NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited (NTPL), Heavy Water Plant, BHEL Tiruchirappalli, and Zirconium Complex. Representatives from these organizations provided valuable insights into their procurement policies, vendor registration procedures, procurement processes, and business opportunities available for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). A dedicated Government e-Marketplace (GeM) session was also conducted as part of the programme. The session focused on creating awareness about the GeM platform and guiding MSMEs on the vendor onboarding process, enabling them to effectively participate in government and PSU procurement opportunities. The programme served as an effective platform for fostering collaboration between MSMEs and PSUs, enhancing awareness of procurement opportunities, and promoting greater participation of MSMEs in the public procurement ecosystem. It received an encouraging response from participants and contributed significantly to strengthening industry-government engagement in the region.