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The Centre has introduced new measures to boost GeM participation among MSEs, startups, and women entrepreneurs. Reduced fees, auto-registration, and marketplace filters aim to simplify onboarding. Over 10 lakh MSEs have already joined, with transactions crossing Rs 5.40 lakh crore. Uttar Pradesh leads in GeM adoption across all 36 states and UTs.

Key Points: Centre Expands GeM Access for MSEs Startups and Women Entrepreneurs

  • GeM reduces vendor fees for OEMs & waives caution money
  • API integration enables auto-registration for MSMEs
  • Dedicated filters for SC/ST entrepreneurs
  • Uttar Pradesh leads in GeM adoption nationwide
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Centre expands GeM access for MSEs, startups, women entrepreneurs

Govt eases GeM portal access for MSEs, startups & women entrepreneurs with reduced fees, auto-registration & dedicated marketplace filters.

"More than 10 lakh MSEs have joined GeM with transactions worth Rs 5.40 lakh crore in FY2024-25 – Jitin Prasada"

New Delhi, July 26

The Centre has taken several initiatives to expand the reach of Government e-Marketplace (GeM) among MSEs, startups and women entrepreneurs.

This includes provision of Marketplace filters and product catalogue icons to distinguish product catalogues by MSMEs, startups and women entrepreneurs in Direct Purchase/ L1 mode of procurement and reduced Vendor Assessment Fees for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and exemption from payment of caution money, among others, said Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, in in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

Other measures include forward market linkages for women, startups, self help groups, artisans and weavers, One District One Product (ODOP), Farmers Producer Organisation (FPOs) etc. through the creation of eight GeM uutlet stores; Application Programming Interface (API) integration with Udyam MSME database for 2-step seller auto-registration on the GeM platform; strategic relationships through Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with key players and immersive onboarding (from seller registration to product catalogue upload on the portal) of sellers, catalogue success stories of sellers for enhanced interest and engagement among prospective sellers.

For increasing the participation of entrepreneurs from SCs and STs, GeM provides marketplace filters to distinguish product catalogues by SC/ST entrepreneurs in Direct Purchase/ L1 mode of procurement. thus facilitating compliance with the Public Procurement Policies for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Order, 2012 by government buyers, said the minister.

More than 10 lakh micro and small enterprises (MSEs) have joined the GeM portal and total transaction value on GeM has reached around Rs 5.40 lakh crore in FY2024-25.

The platform is also enabling complex services such as drone-as-a-service for AIIMS, GIS and insurance for over 1.3 crore lives, and wet leasing of chartered flights and CT scanners. GeM has now been adopted across all 36 states and union territories, with Uttar Pradesh leading the way.

—IANS

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good step but implementation is key. Many MSMEs in my area still struggle with the technical aspects of GeM registration. The government should conduct more awareness camps in tier 2/3 cities with hands-on training.
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Ananya R
The women entrepreneur filters are a game-changer! 💪 Finally our products won't get lost in the sea of listings. My startup supplying eco-friendly packaging has already seen 30% more inquiries since registering on GeM last month.
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Vikram M
₹5.4 lakh crore transactions is impressive! But I hope the government ensures fair payment cycles. Many small vendors face delayed payments from govt departments which defeats the purpose of such platforms.
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Sarah B
The drone-as-a-service inclusion is forward thinking! India's tech startups are world class and deserve this kind of government support. Hope to see more innovative services being added to GeM soon.
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Karthik V
As someone from Odisha, I appreciate the ODOP initiative. Our traditional handicrafts and textiles finally have a national platform. But the government must ensure fair pricing - middlemen still exploit artisans in many regions.
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Meera T
The SC/ST filters are much needed for inclusive growth. However, the government should also track whether these

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