New Delhi: Top Scientist and Niti Aayog VK Saraswat members ask questions and try to hold up tenders for the government (KLI) Kochi-Lakshadweep Optical Fiber Project (KLI), by saying that the tender document has been “intentionally designed for Indian company bars to participate” which can endanger the security, cost effectiveness, and reliability of the project.
Saraswat, former Head of Drdo, said the booking of tenders – which was also challenged at Delhi High Court by the Lobby Group Association of Telecom equipment manufacturers (themes) – through communication sent to the Telecommunications Ministry in April, the top sources told TII.
‘BSNL must delay the tender until the change makes the time when India seeks to build its ability in the telecommunications sector, there is no provision in detailed records to invite tenders (dnit) to facilitate / support the development of indigenous (support) capabilities.
It seems that the feasibility criteria mentioned in DNIL deliberately designed to make Indian companies participate in the project, “Saraswat said in a letter, which has been reviewed by TOI.” Because the connectivity between the land and the islands of Lakshwadeep is a matter of strategically strategically and nationally , we need to make sure that the network is developed …
is strong, reliable, safe, original, and cost-effective …
I think that BSNL must delay this tender until the changes needed are carried out to promote participation by Indian companies, “said Saraswat.
1.772km aims to put down the underwater cable between Kochi and 11 Lakshadweep Island.
The plan – announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15, 2020 – is to provide 100 Gbps bandwidth in the area, improve cellular service, and increase e-commerce and e initiatives -Commerce.
The main tender is designed for Indian BAR firm: Member Niti
