Egypt’s Economic Brief Updates April 2025

Pune to Host India’s First-Ever International Agritech Hackathon

Pune, April 21, 2025 – In a landmark initiative to revolutionize the agriculture sector through innovation and technology, Pune will host the country’s first-ever International Agritech Hackathon. The event was officially launched on 21st April 2025 by Hon’ble Guardian Minister (Pune) and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra State, Shri Ajit Dada Pawar, at Ganesh Kala Krida Manch, Pune.

The International Agritech Hackathon is a collaborative effort between the District Administration, Pune, and the Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry. During the launch, a MoU was signed by Mr. Jitendra Dudi, District Collector, Pune and Chief Organizer of the Hackathon, Mr. Rajan Raje, Chairperson, Agriculture & Food Processing Committee – Bombay Chamber and CEO, Nichem Solutions and Mr. Chetan Dedhia, Expert Committee Member, Agriculture & Food Processing Committee – Bombay Chamber and Managing Partner, J.J.Overseas.

Through this MoU, the Bombay Chamber has extended full support to the district administration to ensure the successful execution of the Hackathon.

The International Agritech Hackathon aims to bring together students, startups, developers, researchers, and innovators from diverse backgrounds, all driven by a shared goal — to transform the future of agriculture through cutting-edge technology.

Registrations are now open, and interested participants can register via the official website: https://www.puneagrihackathon.com/

Development of 2×50 MW Wind Farm Facilities at Mullikulum on Build, Own & Operate (BOO) Basis

Tender No. – TR/REP&PM/ICB/2025/001/C

Request for Proposals from Ministry of Energy

I wish to inform you that, the Ceylon Electricity Board, on behalf of Cabinet Appointed Negotiating Committee of the project has invited sealed bids from interested project proponents for Development of 2×50 MW Wind Farm Facilities at Mullikulum on Build, Own & Operate (BOO) Basis.

Closing date for the submission of above RFP is on 12th June 2025 at 1000 hrs (Sri Lanka local time GMT+5:30).

Please find attached herewith a copy of the procurement notice of the above.

It would be appreciated, if you could kindly make necessary arrangements to disseminate the same among your membership requesting any investor member to contact this Mission for any further information.

Thank you.

With warm regards,

Shirani Ariyarathne

Actg. Consul General

Minister (Commercial)

Consulate General of Sri Lanka

34, Homi Mody Street, Fort

Mumbai 400001

Tel: (+ 91 22 )22045861/22048303

Fax: (+ 91 22) 22876132

E -mail: slcg.mumbai@mfa.gov.lk

Invitations for Bids (IFB) –Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited

Bid No. – KPR/20/2025 – Procurement of 3” Diameter RTW Hoses and Dry Disconnected Couplings with Accessories

I wish to inform you that, the Chairman, Department Procurement Committee (Major), on behalf of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited has invited sealed bids from the internationally reputed manufacturers or their accredited export agents abroad or accredited local agents in Sri Lanka, for the Procurement of 3” Diameter RTW Hoses and Dry Disconnected Couplings with Accessories.

Bids must be accompanied by a bid security of LKR 4,000,000.00 or USD 13,750.00 which shall be valid up to 23.10.2025, from the date of bid opening.

Clarifications (if any) shall be sought from the Manager Procurement on Tel: +94-11- 2572156/ +94-11-2547238, Fax: +94-11-2074299, Email: procure@cpstl.lk.

Closing date for the submission of above IFB is on 29th May 2025 at 1400 hrs (IST).

Please find attached herewith a copy of the procurement notice of the above.

It would be appreciated, if you could kindly make necessary arrangements to disseminate the same among your membership.

Thank you.

With warm regards,

Shirani Ariyarathne

Actg. Consul General

Minister (Commercial)

Consulate General of Sri Lanka

34, Homi Mody Street, Fort

Mumbai 400001

Tel: (+ 91 22 )22045861/22048303

Fax: (+ 91 22) 22876132

E -mail: slcg.mumbai@mfa.gov.lk

Procurement Notice – National Insurance Trust Fund

Ref No. NITF/ADM/PRO/MAJOR/2025/01 – Procurement of Actuary Service for Liability Valuation & Other Services for the period: 01.04.2025 to 31.12.2026

I wish to inform you that, the Chairman, Departmental Procurement Committee of the National Insurance Trust Fund has invited sealed bids for the Procurement of Actuary Service for Liability Valuation & Other Services for the period: 01.04.2025 to 31.12.2026.

Closing date for the submission of the above procurement is on or before 22nd May 2025 at 14:00 hrs (Sri Lanka local time GMT+5:30).

Please find attached herewith a copy of the procurement notice of the above.

It would be appreciated, if you could kindly make necessary arrangements to disseminate the same among your membership.

Thank you.

With warm regards,

Shirani Ariyarathne

Actg. Consul General

Minister (Commercial)

Consulate General of Sri Lanka

34, Homi Mody Street, Fort

Mumbai 400001

Tel: (+ 91 22 )22045861/22048303

Fax: (+ 91 22) 22876132

E -mail: slcg.mumbai@mfa.gov.lk

Procurement Notice–State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka

Procurement Notice–State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka

I wish to inform you that the Chairman, Standing High Level Procurement Committee of the Ministry of Health & Mass Media has invited sealed bids for supply of following item to the Ministry of Health for year 2026.

Please find attached herewith a copy of the procurement notices of the above.

It would be appreciated, if you could kindly make necessary arrangements to disseminate the same among your membership.

Thank you.

With warm regards,

Shirani Ariyarathne

Actg. Consul General

Minister (Commercial)

Consulate General of Sri Lanka

34, Homi Mody Street, Fort

Mumbai 400001

Tel: (+ 91 22 )22045861/22048303

Fax: (+ 91 22) 22876132

E -mail: slcg.mumbai@mfa.gov.lk

Procurement Notice – SriLankan Airlines Ltd

Procurement Notice – SriLankan Airlines Ltd

Ref. No. – GSE/ICB 01/2025 – Supply and Delivery of Two (02) Water Service Trucks and Two (02) Toilet Servicing Trucks for use at Bandaranaike International Airport.

I wish to inform you that, the Chairman of Enterprise Procurement Committee, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on behalf of SriLankan Airlines Limited has invited sealed bids for the Supply and Delivery of Two (02) Water Service Trucks and Two (02) Toilet Servicing Trucks for use at Bandaranaike International Airport.

Closing date for the submission of the above procurement is on or before 16th May 2025 at 10:00 hrs (Sri Lanka local time GMT+5:30).

Please find attached herewith a copy of the procurement notice of the above.

It would be appreciated, if you could kindly make necessary arrangements to disseminate the same among your membership.

Thank you.

With warm regards,

Shirani Ariyarathne

Actg. Consul General

Minister (Commercial)

Consulate General of Sri Lanka

34, Homi Mody Street, Fort

Mumbai 400001

Tel: (+ 91 22 )22045861/22048303

Fax: (+ 91 22) 22876132

E -mail: slcg.mumbai@mfa.gov.lk