File photo: MintNew Delhi: The IT ministry on Tuesday unveiled a model RFP (request for proposal) for e-procurement of information technology goods and services to ensure a level-playing field for all stakeholders by defining appropriate pre-qualification and technical evaluation criteria for tenders. The move meets a key demand from industry players that have been reeling under pending payments and delay in projects. Based on intensive deliberations with the industry and other stakeholders, this model RFP has been formulated,” the statement from the IT ministry said. The model RFP seeks to address the various concerns raised from time to time by the industry related to engagements and contracts for government funded projects. According to figures of digital payments released by the ministry on Tuesday, there has been 104% growth of mobile wallets usage from 22 lakh digital payments transactions per day on 8 November 2016 to 44.3 lakh transactions per day on 17 May.

Source: Mint May 23, 2017 19:52 UTC