GeM transforming public procurement through transparency, wider participation: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 11
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government e-marketplace is transforming public procurement in India through transparent processes, wider participation and better opportunities, while creating a more competitive and inclusive ecosystem for businesses.
PM Modi made the remarks in a post on social media platform X while sharing an article by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on the progress made by the GeM platform since its launch on August 9, 2016.
"Transparent procurement, wider participation and better opportunities... This is how @GeM_India is transforming public procurement," PM Modi said in his post.
The Prime Minister noted that technology has been at the heart of the platform's growth and has played a key role in strengthening the ease of doing business in the country.
According to PM Modi, GeM has helped build a more competitive and inclusive procurement ecosystem over the past 10 years.
"With technology at its core, the GeM platform has strengthened 'Ease of Doing Business' over the last 10 years by creating a more competitive and inclusive ecosystem, particularly empowering MSMEs and women entrepreneurs," PM Modi mentioned.
The Prime Minister further said the platform has emerged as an important tool for empowering micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as women entrepreneurs by providing them improved access to government procurement opportunities.
PM Modi encouraged people to read Goyal's article to gain a deeper understanding of the platform's achievements and its role in modernising public procurement in India.
Launched by the government to digitise procurement by government departments and public sector institutions, GeM serves as an online marketplace where buyers and sellers can conduct transactions in a transparent and efficient manner.
The platform has been positioned as a key initiative to improve efficiency, reduce procurement-related bottlenecks and promote broader participation by businesses across the country.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I work with several women-led MSMEs in Tamil Nadu and the impact of GeM has been remarkable. Many women entrepreneurs who never had access to government contracts are now getting opportunities. The platform has empowered them to compete on merit, not connections. Kudos to the team behind this initiative!
Transparency is good, but let's not overlook the fact that many small vendors still struggle with digital literacy. There needs to be more support for people in rural areas who want to participate. The platform is a step forward, but we need to ensure it doesn't leave behind the most vulnerable sections of our society.
I run an export business and have been using GeM for our government-linked supplies. The ease of doing business in India has definitely improved over the years. The platform's integration with GST and other compliance systems makes it much easier for companies like ours to work with the government.
As someone who recently started a small startup in Bangalore, GeM has been a blessing. We got our first government order within 3 months of registering! The process was so streamlined compared to what I've heard from my father's generation. This is how technology should be used - to make things simpler and fairer for everyone. 🙌
It's good to see India moving towards digital procurement. I've worked in procurement in Australia and similar systems have been in place there for years. The key now is to continuously improve the user experience and ensure that the platform remains bug-free and accessible. Looking forward to seeing more innovation in this space.
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