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''' Government e Marketplace''' ('''GeM''') is an online platform for [[public procurement]] in India.<ref name=thehindubusinessline>{{cite news |last1=Mishra |first1=Richa |title=A GeM of a marketplace |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blchangemakers/a-gem-of-a-marketplace/article31020898.ece |agency=[[The Hindu]] |publisher=[[Business Line]] |date=March 9, 2020}}</ref> The initiative was launched on August 9, 2016 by the [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Ministry of Commerce and Industry]], [[Government of India]] | ''' Government e Marketplace''' ('''GeM''') is an online platform for [[public procurement]] in India.<ref name=thehindubusinessline>{{cite news |last1=Mishra |first1=Richa |title=A GeM of a marketplace |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blchangemakers/a-gem-of-a-marketplace/article31020898.ece |agency=[[The Hindu]] |publisher=[[Business Line]] |date=March 9, 2020}}</ref> The initiative was launched on August 9, 2016 by the [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Ministry of Commerce and Industry]], [[Government of India]] with the objective to create an open and transparent procurement platform for government buyers.<ref name=economictimes>{{cite news |title=Government e-Marketplace working on series of steps to strengthen public procurement portal |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/government-e-marketplace-working-on-series-of-steps-to-strengthen-public-procurement-portal/articleshow/70934685.cms#:~:text=The%20Commerce%20Ministry%20launched%20Government,runs%20in%20several%20lakh%20crore. |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=September 1, 2020}}</ref> | ||
It was created in a record time of 5 months to facilitate online procurement of Goods & Services. The purchases through GeM by Government users has been authorized and made mandatory by the Ministry of Finance by adding a new Rule No. 149 in the General Financial Rules, 2017.<ref>https://gem.gov.in/aboutus</ref> | It was created in a record time of 5 months to facilitate online procurement of Goods & Services. The purchases through GeM by Government users has been authorized and made mandatory by the Ministry of Finance by adding a new Rule No. 149 in the General Financial Rules, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gem.gov.in/aboutus |title=Archived copy |access-date=2021-08-01 |archive-date=2018-02-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226034309/https://gem.gov.in/aboutus |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
The platform is owned by GeM SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) which is a 100 per cent [[Government-owned]], [[non-profit]] company under the [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry|Ministry of Commerce and Industries]], [[Government of India]].<ref>{{cite news |title=SPV to operate government e-marketplace portal for purchases |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/spv-to-operate-government-e-marketplace-portal-for-purchases/626030/ |publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)]] |date=April 13, 2017}}</ref> | The platform is owned by GeM SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) which is a 100 per cent [[Government-owned]], [[non-profit]] company under the [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry|Ministry of Commerce and Industries]], [[Government of India]].<ref>{{cite news |title=SPV to operate government e-marketplace portal for purchases |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/spv-to-operate-government-e-marketplace-portal-for-purchases/626030/ |publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)]] |date=April 13, 2017}}</ref> | ||
GeM is a contactless, paperless and cashless online marketplace that replaced the Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) in 2016.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mishra |first1=Asit Ranjan |title=Government seeks to convert GeM into a public limited firm to unlock value |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/government-seeks-to-convert-gem-into-a-public-limited-firm-to-unlock-value-11573150667537.html |publisher=[[Live Mint]] |date=November 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Beniwal |first1=Vrishti |title=Government's Version of Amazon.com Helps India Save $1 Billion |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-18/government-s-version-of-amazon-com-helps-india-save-1-billion |publisher=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=September 18, 2020}}</ref> Since its inception, GeM has brought in the visibility and transparency in public procurement.<ref name=thehindubusinessline/> The portal has transformed public procurement in India<ref name=thehindubusinessline/> by driving its three pillars, namely, inclusion, usability and transparency and efficiency and cost savings.<ref>{{cite news |title=GeM Platform be made available for Common Man: Commerce & Industry Minister |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1595040 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |date=December 5, 2019}}</ref> According to an independent assessment made by the [[World Bank]], average savings for buyers in Government e Marketplace portal is about 9.75% on the median price.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Suneja |first1=Kirtika |title=Phased integration of railways, defence procurement system with GeM: Government |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/gem-completes-work-for-creation-of-unified-procurement-system-ceo-talleen-kumar/articleshow/78826873.cms?from=mdr|publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=August 10, 2020}}</ref> The Government of India has made it mandatory for sellers to display the 'country of origin' on products to be sold on GeM portal.<ref name=FinancialExpress>{{cite news |title=Spotting Chinese products on Amazon of govt buying; GeM to track country of origin amid boycott calls |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/msme-tech-govt-makes-it-mandatory-for-gem-sellers-to-mention-country-of-origin-amid-calls-for-boycott-of-chinese-goods/2000740/lite/ |publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)]] |date=June 23, 2020}}</ref> | GeM is a contactless, paperless and cashless online marketplace that replaced the Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) in 2016.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mishra |first1=Asit Ranjan |title=Government seeks to convert GeM into a public limited firm to unlock value |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/government-seeks-to-convert-gem-into-a-public-limited-firm-to-unlock-value-11573150667537.html |publisher=[[Live Mint]] |date=November 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Beniwal |first1=Vrishti |title=Government's Version of Amazon.com Helps India Save $1 Billion |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-18/government-s-version-of-amazon-com-helps-india-save-1-billion |publisher=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=September 18, 2020}}</ref> Since its inception, GeM has brought in the visibility and transparency in public procurement.<ref name=thehindubusinessline/> The portal has transformed public procurement in India<ref name=thehindubusinessline/> by driving its three pillars, namely, inclusion, usability and transparency and efficiency and cost savings.<ref>{{cite news |title=GeM Platform be made available for Common Man: Commerce & Industry Minister |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1595040 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |date=December 5, 2019}}</ref> According to an independent assessment made by the [[World Bank]], average savings for buyers in Government e Marketplace portal is about 9.75% on the median price.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Suneja |first1=Kirtika |title=Phased integration of railways, defence procurement system with GeM: Government |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/gem-completes-work-for-creation-of-unified-procurement-system-ceo-talleen-kumar/articleshow/78826873.cms?from=mdr|publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=August 10, 2020}}</ref> The Government of India has made it mandatory for sellers to display the 'country of origin' on products to be sold on GeM portal.<ref name=FinancialExpress>{{cite news |title=Spotting Chinese products on Amazon of govt buying; GeM to track country of origin amid boycott calls |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/msme-tech-govt-makes-it-mandatory-for-gem-sellers-to-mention-country-of-origin-amid-calls-for-boycott-of-chinese-goods/2000740/lite/ |publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)]] |date=June 23, 2020}}</ref> | ||
The present Chief Executive Officer of Government e Marketplace is Sh. Prashant Kumar Singh, an [[IAS officer]] of 1993 batch of [[Manipur]] cadre.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prashant Kumar IAS appointed as CEO- Government e-Marketplace |url=https://www.whispersinthecorridors.com/detail/62121-Prashant-Kumar-Singh-is-CEO,-GeM-SPV |publisher=Whispers In the Corridors |date=March 26, 2021}}</ref> | The present Chief Executive Officer of Government e Marketplace is Sh. Prashant Kumar Singh, an [[IAS officer]] of 1993 batch of [[Manipur]] cadre.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prashant Kumar IAS appointed as CEO- Government e-Marketplace |url=https://www.whispersinthecorridors.com/detail/62121-Prashant-Kumar-Singh-is-CEO,-GeM-SPV |publisher=Whispers In the Corridors |date=March 26, 2021}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Government e-Marketplace was launched in August 2016 for online procurement of goods and services by central and state government organizations. <ref name=BloombergQuint>{{cite news |title='Country Of Origin' Made Mandatory To Sell Products On Government e-Marketplace |url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/politics/sellers-need-to-mention-country-of-origin-on-products-for-gem-platform |publisher=[[BloombergQuint]] |date=June 23, 2020}}</ref><ref name=IndianExpress>{{cite news |last1=Mukul |first1=Pranav |title=Sellers must spell out 'country of origin' for products on Govt e-Marketplace |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/government-e-marketplace-make-in-india-6472162/ |publisher=[[Indian Express]] |date=June 23, 2020}}</ref> | The Government e-Marketplace was launched in August 2016 for online procurement of goods and services by central and state government organizations.<ref name=BloombergQuint>{{cite news |title='Country Of Origin' Made Mandatory To Sell Products On Government e-Marketplace |url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/politics/sellers-need-to-mention-country-of-origin-on-products-for-gem-platform |publisher=[[BloombergQuint]] |date=June 23, 2020}}</ref><ref name=IndianExpress>{{cite news |last1=Mukul |first1=Pranav |title=Sellers must spell out 'country of origin' for products on Govt e-Marketplace |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/government-e-marketplace-make-in-india-6472162/ |publisher=[[Indian Express]] |date=June 23, 2020}}</ref> | ||
The initial version of GeM portal was developed and hosted by Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) under the [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Ministry of Commerce and Industry]] with technical support of National E-Governance Division (NeGD), [[Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bajaj |first1=Kashika |title=Government E-Marketplace GeM Completes Two Years With $1.4 Bn In GMV |url=https://inc42.com/buzz/government-e-marketplace-gem-completes-two-years-with-1-4-bn-in-gmv/ |publisher=Inc42.com |date=August 9, 2019}}</ref> The present GeM Portal is developed and being maintained by a Managed Service Provider (MSP) led by Intellect design. It has partnered with various banks and [[ERP system]] of large buyers for payment services.<ref>{{cite news |title=Government e-Marketplace signs pact with Union Bank of India to avail various services |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/government-e-marketplace-signs-pact-with-union-bank-of-india-to-avail-various-services/article29656109.ece |publisher=[[Business Line]] |date=October 11, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=BoB signs MoU with DGS&D for services to govt's e-marketplace |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/bob-signs-mou-with-dgsd-for-services-to-govts-emarketplace/1104469 |publisher=[[Outlook India]] |date=July 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Aparajita |title=Government e-Marketplace Partners With Banks For Payment Services |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlookmoney/banks/government-e-marketplace-partners-with-banks-for-payment-services-3803 |publisher=[[Outlook India]] |date=November 1, 2019}}</ref> | The initial version of GeM portal was developed and hosted by Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) under the [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Ministry of Commerce and Industry]] with technical support of National E-Governance Division (NeGD), [[Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bajaj |first1=Kashika |title=Government E-Marketplace GeM Completes Two Years With $1.4 Bn In GMV |url=https://inc42.com/buzz/government-e-marketplace-gem-completes-two-years-with-1-4-bn-in-gmv/ |publisher=Inc42.com |date=August 9, 2019}}</ref> The present GeM Portal is developed and being maintained by a Managed Service Provider (MSP) led by Intellect design. It has partnered with various banks and [[ERP system]] of large buyers for payment services.<ref>{{cite news |title=Government e-Marketplace signs pact with Union Bank of India to avail various services |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/government-e-marketplace-signs-pact-with-union-bank-of-india-to-avail-various-services/article29656109.ece |publisher=[[Business Line]] |date=October 11, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=BoB signs MoU with DGS&D for services to govt's e-marketplace |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/bob-signs-mou-with-dgsd-for-services-to-govts-emarketplace/1104469 |publisher=[[Outlook India]] |date=July 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Aparajita |title=Government e-Marketplace Partners With Banks For Payment Services |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlookmoney/banks/government-e-marketplace-partners-with-banks-for-payment-services-3803 |publisher=[[Outlook India]] |date=November 1, 2019}}</ref> | ||
== Objective == | == Objective == | ||
The platform aims to increase transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement along with inclusion. It provides all modes of procurement, viz., direct purchase, e-bidding, bidding with reverse e-auction and direct reverse auction. The digital platform enables economies of scale, efficient price discovery and dissemination of best practices. The procurement of goods and services by ministries or government departments has been made mandatory for Goods or Services available on GeM portal, as embodied in Rule 149 of the General Financial Rules, 2017. Public Sector Enterprises and State Governments are also encouraged to purchase from GeM.<ref>{{cite news |author1=Siddharth |title=Govt e-marketplace set to be mandatory for all departments |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/govt-e-marketplace-set-to-be-mandatory-for-all-departments/articleshow/56991798.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=February 6, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Indian Government's E-Marketplace (GeM) |url=https://www.centreforpublicimpact.org/case-study/indian-governments-e-marketplace-gem |website=Centre For Public Impact (CPI)}}</ref> | The platform aims to increase transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement along with inclusion. It provides all modes of procurement, viz., direct purchase, e-bidding, bidding with reverse e-auction and direct reverse auction. The digital platform enables economies of scale, efficient price discovery and dissemination of best practices.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-08|title=GEM Login - Government e Marketplace GEM Portal, Registration|url=https://talkshubh.com/gem-login/|access-date=2022-02-08|website=Talkshubh|language=en-US}}</ref> The procurement of goods and services by ministries or government departments has been made mandatory for Goods or Services available on GeM portal, as embodied in Rule 149 of the General Financial Rules, 2017. Public Sector Enterprises and State Governments are also encouraged to purchase from GeM.<ref>{{cite news |author1=Siddharth |title=Govt e-marketplace set to be mandatory for all departments |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/govt-e-marketplace-set-to-be-mandatory-for-all-departments/articleshow/56991798.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=February 6, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Indian Government's E-Marketplace (GeM) |url=https://www.centreforpublicimpact.org/case-study/indian-governments-e-marketplace-gem |website=Centre For Public Impact (CPI)}}</ref> | ||
== Initiatives == | == Initiatives == | ||
* The Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare Shri Parshottam Rupala launched the dedicated web page for Bamboo products and quality planting materials on the GeM portal in June 2021. The page is referred as ‘The Green Gold Collection’.<ref>{{cite web |title=Union Minister of State for Agriculture& | * The Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare Shri Parshottam Rupala launched the dedicated web page for Bamboo products and quality planting materials on the GeM portal in June 2021. The page is referred as ‘The Green Gold Collection’.<ref>{{cite web |title=Union Minister of State for Agriculture& Farmer's Welfare Shri Parshottam Rupala launches the Bamboo Market Page on Govt e-Marketplace (GeM) portal |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1724238 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Green gold collection for bamboo products - JournalsOfIndia |url=https://journalsofindia.com/green-gold-collection-for-bamboo-products/ |publisher=Journalsofindia |date=7 June 2021}}</ref> | ||
* In order to help the proprietors, meet with large scale orders, GeM launched a Google Playstore App GeM SAHAY in June 2021 that helps the proprietors in getting loans against their purchase orders.<ref>{{cite news |title=GeM Sahay App: Govt E Marketplace - Who is eligible for loans? Key points- Check details |url=https://www.zeebiz.com/small-business/news-gem-sahay-app-govt-e-marketplace-who-is-eligible-for-loans-key-points-check-details-160757 |work=Zee Business |publisher=Zee Business |date=15 July 2021}}</ref> | * In order to help the proprietors, meet with large scale orders, GeM launched a Google Playstore App GeM SAHAY in June 2021 that helps the proprietors in getting loans against their purchase orders.<ref>{{cite news |title=GeM Sahay App: Govt E Marketplace - Who is eligible for loans? Key points- Check details |url=https://www.zeebiz.com/small-business/news-gem-sahay-app-govt-e-marketplace-who-is-eligible-for-loans-key-points-check-details-160757 |work=Zee Business |publisher=Zee Business |date=15 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
* As a part nationwide sustainability drive, GeM has announced new product category Green Room Ait Conditioners on its portal. Launched on the World Environment Day 2021 in June 2021, GeM has onboarded sellers of Green ACs.<ref>{{cite web |title=New product category of Green Room Air Conditioners launched on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to mark the World Environment Day today |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1724823 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Green Room Air Conditioners launched on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) |url=https://www.tourismnewslive.com/2021/06/07/green-room-air-conditioners-launched-on-government-e-marketplace-gem/ |work=Tourism News Live |date=7 June 2021}}</ref> | * As a part nationwide sustainability drive, GeM has announced new product category Green Room Ait Conditioners on its portal. Launched on the World Environment Day 2021 in June 2021, GeM has onboarded sellers of Green ACs.<ref>{{cite web |title=New product category of Green Room Air Conditioners launched on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to mark the World Environment Day today |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1724823 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Green Room Air Conditioners launched on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) |url=https://www.tourismnewslive.com/2021/06/07/green-room-air-conditioners-launched-on-government-e-marketplace-gem/ |work=Tourism News Live |date=7 June 2021}}</ref> | ||
* GeM launched a dedicated page for COVID19 products in June 2021 that helped in meeting with emergency requirements of oxygen cylinders, concentrators, kits etc.<ref>{{cite news |title=GeM took several steps for easy procurement of critical health equipment: CEO |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/gem-took-several-steps-for-easy-procurement-of-critical-health-equipment-ceo/2249248/ |work=The Financial Express |publisher=The Financial Express |date=10 May 2021}}</ref> | * GeM launched a dedicated page for COVID19 products in June 2021 that helped in meeting with emergency requirements of oxygen cylinders, concentrators, kits etc.<ref>{{cite news |title=GeM took several steps for easy procurement of critical health equipment: CEO |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/gem-took-several-steps-for-easy-procurement-of-critical-health-equipment-ceo/2249248/ |work=The Financial Express |publisher=The Financial Express |date=10 May 2021}}</ref> | ||
* GeM as a mark of inclusivity, its third pillar, opened the portal for onboarding specially abled sellers under its initiative ‘Divyangjan entrepreneurs’ in June 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=New MSME registration system sees 11L applicants |url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-new-msme-registration-system-sees-11l-applicants-139318 |work=Zee Business |publisher=Zee | * GeM as a mark of inclusivity, its third pillar, opened the portal for onboarding specially abled sellers under its initiative ‘Divyangjan entrepreneurs’ in June 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=New MSME registration system sees 11L applicants |url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-new-msme-registration-system-sees-11l-applicants-139318 |work=Zee Business |publisher=Zee Business |date=7 November 2020}}</ref> | ||
* The Unified Procurement System for goods and services was launched in October 2020 with the integration of the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) with GeM and the functionalities of the "GeM Availability Report and Past Transaction Summary" and "custom bids".<ref>{{cite news |title=GeM completes work for creation of unified procurement system |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/gem-completes-work-for-creation-of-unified-procurement-system-ceo-talleen-kumar/articleshow/78826873.cms?from=mdr |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=October 23, 2020}}</ref> | * The Unified Procurement System for goods and services was launched in October 2020 with the integration of the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) with GeM and the functionalities of the "GeM Availability Report and Past Transaction Summary" and "custom bids".<ref>{{cite news |title=GeM completes work for creation of unified procurement system |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/gem-completes-work-for-creation-of-unified-procurement-system-ceo-talleen-kumar/articleshow/78826873.cms?from=mdr |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=October 23, 2020}}</ref> | ||
* In December 2019, GeM launched a two-month long national outreach program called GeM Samvaad to facilitate on-boarding of sellers while catering to specific requirements and procurement needs of buyers.<ref>{{cite news |title=GEM launches National Outreach Programme – GEM Samvaad |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1596732 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |date=December 17, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=GeM outreach programme takes off in four states to spread awareness |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/gem-outreach-programme-takes-off-in-four-states-to-spread-awareness20191224121230/ |publisher=[[Asian News International]] |date=December 24, 2019}}</ref> | * In December 2019, GeM launched a two-month long national outreach program called GeM Samvaad to facilitate on-boarding of sellers while catering to specific requirements and procurement needs of buyers.<ref>{{cite news |title=GEM launches National Outreach Programme – GEM Samvaad |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1596732 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |date=December 17, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=GeM outreach programme takes off in four states to spread awareness |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/gem-outreach-programme-takes-off-in-four-states-to-spread-awareness20191224121230/ |publisher=[[Asian News International]] |date=December 24, 2019}}</ref> | ||
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* On January 14, 2019, the Union Government launched an initiative called 'Womaniya on Government e Marketplace' that enables women entrepreneurs and Women Self-Help Groups to sell handicrafts, handloom, and accessories directly to Government departments.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pruthi |first1=Rupali |title=Government launches 'Womaniya on Government e Marketplace' initiative |url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/government-launches-womaniya-on-government-e-marketplace-1547538520-1 |agency=[[Dainik Jagran]] |publisher=Jagran Josh |date=January 15, 2019}}</ref> | * On January 14, 2019, the Union Government launched an initiative called 'Womaniya on Government e Marketplace' that enables women entrepreneurs and Women Self-Help Groups to sell handicrafts, handloom, and accessories directly to Government departments.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pruthi |first1=Rupali |title=Government launches 'Womaniya on Government e Marketplace' initiative |url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/government-launches-womaniya-on-government-e-marketplace-1547538520-1 |agency=[[Dainik Jagran]] |publisher=Jagran Josh |date=January 15, 2019}}</ref> | ||
* The National Mission on GeM (NMG) was launched on September 5, 2018 by [[Suresh Prabhu]], the Commerce and Industry Minister to accelerate the adoption and use of GeM by major central ministries, states, UTs and their agencies, including CPSUs, PSUs, local bodies.<ref>{{cite news |title=Launch of National Mission on GeM |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1544521 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |date=August 30, 2018}}</ref> | * The National Mission on GeM (NMG) was launched on September 5, 2018 by [[Suresh Prabhu]], the Commerce and Industry Minister to accelerate the adoption and use of GeM by major central ministries, states, UTs and their agencies, including CPSUs, PSUs, local bodies.<ref>{{cite news |title=Launch of National Mission on GeM |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1544521 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |date=August 30, 2018}}</ref> | ||
== Financials == | == Financials == | ||
As of now (July 2021), it has crossed INR 1,25,452 Transactions Value (Cr.)<ref name="Stat">{{cite web |title=GeM Statistics |url=https://gem.gov.in/statistics |website=Government e-Marketplace - Procurement Reimagined}}</ref> | As of now (July 2021), it has crossed INR 1,25,452 Transactions Value (Cr.)<ref name="Stat">{{cite web |title=GeM Statistics |url=https://gem.gov.in/statistics |website=Government e-Marketplace - Procurement Reimagined}}</ref> | ||
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== Statistics == | == Statistics == | ||
As on | As on 31 August 2021, GeM has 25,98,510 Sellers & Service Providers out of which 718,365 are MSE Sellers & service providers. Further, it has more than 52 lakh products in about 16,409 product categories, and it has 193 service categories.<ref name="Stat"/> | ||
== Awards and recognition == | == Awards and recognition == | ||
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* The platform was also nominated for the [[United Nation]]'s ITU WSIS Prize.<ref name=PIB/> | * The platform was also nominated for the [[United Nation]]'s ITU WSIS Prize.<ref name=PIB/> | ||
* The company won [[The Hindu]] [[Business Line]] Changemaker Award for Digital Transformation in March 2020.<ref name=thehindubusinessline/> | * The company won [[The Hindu]] [[Business Line]] Changemaker Award for Digital Transformation in March 2020.<ref name=thehindubusinessline/> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
{{Portal|India}} | {{Portal|India}} | ||
* [[Atmanirbhar Bharat]] | * [[Atmanirbhar Bharat]] | ||
* [[Digital India]] | * [[Digital India]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{URL|https://gem.gov.in|Official website}} | * {{URL|https://gem.gov.in|Official website}} | ||
* {{URL|https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/government-e-marketplace-procurement-made-smart|GeM Advantages for Buyers & Sellers}} | * {{URL|https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/government-e-marketplace-procurement-made-smart|GeM Advantages for Buyers & Sellers}} | ||
* {{URL|https://iecportal-india.org.in/Official website}} | |||
* {{URL|https://GeM-Portal.Org}} | |||
{{Public Sector Undertakings in India}} | {{Public Sector Undertakings in India}} | ||
[[Category:2016 establishments in India]] | [[Category:2016 establishments in India]] | ||
[[Category:Internet properties established in 2016]] | [[Category:Internet properties established in 2016]] | ||
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[[Category:India government-related lists]] | [[Category:India government-related lists]] | ||
[[Category:Digital India initiatives]] | [[Category:Digital India initiatives]] | ||
[[Category:Internet | [[Category:Internet in India]] | ||
[[Category:Government procurement]] | [[Category:Government procurement]] | ||
[[Category:Modi administration initiatives]] | [[Category:Modi administration initiatives]] | ||