PROCON - 2025
Shaping the Future of Procurement
PSP PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE
A two-day national conference where leaders, innovators, and policymakers come together to unlock trends, share insights, and build strategies that redefine procurement as a true driver of progress.
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Businesses we help
Because Procurement Needs More Than Just Transactions — It Needs Transformation
VISIONTHAT LEADS
Fresh perspectives, innovations, and policy insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly changing procurement world.
CONNECTIONS THAT MATTER
A platform to engage with PSU leaders, government officials, and industry pioneers — turning conversations into collaborations.
KNOWLEDGE THAT EMPOWERS
From proven case studies to future-ready strategies, PROCON gives you tools to act, adapt, and accelerate growth.
PROCON isn’t just a conference — it’s where procurement’s future takes shape
Guests of Honour
Shri A. K. Tiwari
Member – PNGRB
Shri Pramod Narang
Director (Technical) – PLL
Shri P K Dixit
Former Director (Project), MECON Ltd
Shri Niraj Priyadershi
Director (Finance) - CWC
Shri K. K. Chatiwal
Managing Director – IGL
Shri A. K. Mehta
Executive Director - IOCL
Voice of Leadership
From ground-level realities to boardroom strategy—our speakers bridged the gap with experience and foresight
Session 1 : Integration Sustainability into Stratergic Public Procurement - by Shri Kanwal Preet
Shri Kanwal Preet emphasized that sustainability in procurement must balance economic, social, and environmental goals—through digital tools, fair risk sharing, timely payments, and promotion of MSEs, local manufacturing, and green procurement to build a transparent and future-ready ecosystem.
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Session 2 : Mastering QCBS – The Art of Effective Project Selection - by Smt. Mohua M Basu
Smt. Mohua Basu emphasized QCBS as a fair and balanced method, ensuring quality and cost go hand in hand. Widely effective for specialised services, it relies on transparent scoring and clear criteria to build credibility.
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Session 3 : Navigating the Challenges – Execution Hurdles in CGD Projects - by Shri P.K. Dixit
Shri Dixit highlighted the execution hurdles in City Gas Distribution projects—from regulatory delays and land acquisition to construction and supply chain challenges. He stressed the need for streamlined approvals, stronger contractor capacity, digital monitoring, and collaboration to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
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Session 4 : The Future of Procurement – Trends, Innovations & Best Practices - by Shri Shivendra Kumar
Shri Shivendra Kumar emphasized the importance of a holistic procurement lifecycle, where early market engagement and strategic planning play a pivotal role. He underlined how a well-structured Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD) strengthens supplier capability, boosts competition, and ensures optimal value for money.
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Session 5 : Mastering the Art of Execution: Contract Management insights from Infrastructure Projects - by Shri A.K. Mehta
Shri Mehta emphasized that strong contract management is vital for large infrastructure projects. Clear scope, early contractor engagement, proactive risk planning, and digital tools are key to avoiding delays and ensuring timely, quality delivery.
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Session 6 : Introduction of Post Award Monitoring Tool - by Shri K Prem Kumar
PSP announced its digital transformation in procurement, marking a bold step toward smarter, transparent, and efficient post-award management — positioning itself as a leader in procurement innovation.
Session 7 : Building Zero Dispute Contracts: Strategies for Prevention and Early Resolution - by Shri S B Mitra
Dr. Mitra emphasized preventive contracting through clear drafting, balanced risk allocation, and built-in dispute resolution mechanisms like arbitration and conciliation. His approach fosters quicker, cost-effective settlements while safeguarding business relationships and strengthening resolution frameworks.
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Session 8 : AI in Procurement: Driving Smart Sourcing and Contracting - by Shri Saurabh Bhatnagar
Shri Bhatnagar showcased how AI and analytics are reshaping procurement into a strategic, insight-driven function. He highlighted key disruptors, real-world AI applications from tender evaluation to risk prediction, and stressed the importance of data governance, ESG alignment, and workforce readiness for successful adoption.
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Session 9 : Strategic Vendor Development: A Catalyst for Growth in CGD Sector - by Shri Adesh Singhal
Shri Singhal emphasised the vendor ecosystem as the backbone of City Gas Distribution, addressing risks of supplier dependence, compliance, and market volatility. He advocated lifecycle value, industry collaboration, and technology-driven insights to strengthen resilience and enable sustainable sector growth.
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Session 10 : Challenges in Project Procurement - by Shri Vinay Bhusari
Mr. Bhusari identified weak planning, unclear specifications, and approval delays as key causes of project procurement setbacks, noting that half of bidding failures arise from these gaps. He recommended stronger manpower, balanced contracting models, and collaborative approaches to drive efficiency, reduce risks, and improve execution outcomes.
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