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The plastic footprint of the election

On April 5, 2026 By chawm

The first item in the list is ball pen (black / red/ blue / green). It is sought to be “good quality, use and throw.” Approximately 100,000 pieces are required at an indicated cost of Rs 3.51. piece. This is from a “Notice inviting online tender (e-tender) MMC no: QSF/MMC-02/02”,