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The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited proposals for setting up a dedicated Programme Management Unit (PMU) to support the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in implementing the National Mission on Cleantech Manufacturing, announced in the Union Budget 2025. The initiative is aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities across key clean energy sectors, with wind energy identified as a priority area alongside solar photovoltaics, green hydrogen and energy storage systems.
Officials said the mission is designed to accelerate localisation of wind turbine components, nacelles, blades and balance-of-plant equipment, reduce import dependence, and build a globally competitive supply chain to support India’s expanding wind power capacity. The move aligns with the government’s broader “Make in India” and energy transition goals, as India looks to scale up renewable energy deployment while ensuring industrial self-reliance.
Under the proposal, the selected PMU agency will provide high-level technical and strategic support to MNRE leadership. Its mandate will be split into two key components. The first will focus on strategy and ecosystem design, including detailed diagnostics of the wind energy manufacturing value chain, identification of localisation opportunities, and recommendations on policy and fiscal measures to de-risk investments. The second component will concentrate on on-ground implementation, including the preparation of state-level wind and cleantech manufacturing plans for 15 priority states and the development of specialised industrial clusters.
SECI said the PMU will work closely with state governments, wind energy developers, equipment manufacturers, financial institutions and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated execution of the mission. The agency will deploy a multidisciplinary team comprising a project lead, sector experts for wind and other cleantech segments, and professionals specialising in policy, investment facilitation and workforce development. The team will be based at MNRE.
In addition to strategic planning and implementation support, the PMU will provide continuous market intelligence, including monthly updates on wind turbine pricing trends, global supply chain movements and emerging technologies. This is expected to help policymakers and industry players respond to market shifts and accelerate decision-making.
The PMU contract will initially be awarded for a period of two years, with a provision for a one-year extension subject to performance. Eligibility has been opened to experienced firms with a proven track record in managing large-scale government programmes in clean energy or industrial development. Financial criteria include a minimum working capital of INR 76.25 lakh and a positive net worth. The bidding process will be conducted through the GeM portal using a single-stage, two-envelope evaluation method.
SECI officials said the initiative is a significant step towards positioning India as a global manufacturing hub for wind energy equipment and other clean technologies. By combining targeted policy support with structured implementation, the National Mission on Cleantech Manufacturing is expected to strengthen the domestic wind energy ecosystem and support long-term, sustainable industrial growth.
