RE:Good find, both of you. If the EMD amount is 17000USD, that means it could upwards to 1.7 Milion dolar contract, for those who want to know Its basically an offering to show your commitment to the transaction or tender.
https://iocletenders.gov.in/nicgep/app?page=FrontEndTenderDetailsExternal&service=page&tnid=40893
Everything you need to know aboit it is in there.