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Uttar Pradesh has spent Rs 65,227 crore through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) over the past five years. Union Minister Piyush Goyal praised the state’s transparency and efficiency in procurement. The UP government aligned its rules with GeM’s framework to streamline processes. This initiative is seen as a benchmark for other states under the Digital India vision.

Key Points: UP Spends Rs 65,227 Crore on GeM in 5 Years as Goyal Praises Yogi Govt

  • UP’s GeM orders surged from Rs 4,622 crore in FY21 to Rs 16,828 crore in FY25
  • Piyush Goyal lauds Yogi govt for transparency and efficiency
  • GeM processed 2.9 crore orders worth Rs 14 lakh crore nationwide
  • UP’s procurement rules aligned with GFR 2017 to boost adoption
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Uttar Pradesh bought items worth Rs 65,227 crore over 5 years from GeM

Uttar Pradesh’s Rs 65,227 crore GeM purchases over 5 years earn praise from Piyush Goyal, who calls it a model for transparency and efficiency.

"Uttar Pradesh’s initiative is a living example of the ‘Digital India’ vision. – Piyush Goyal"

New Delhi, June 18

Uttar Pradesh has made purchases worth more than Rs 65,227 crore through Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in the last five years from Financial Year 2020-21 to 2024-25, gaining appreciation from the Centre.

The data shows that the state's total order value in FY 2020-21 was at Rs 4,622.16, which rose to Rs 11,286.29 crore in FY 2021-22.

In FY 2022-23, UP government's order value was Rs 12,242.48, Rs 20,248 crore in FY 2023-24 and Rs 16,828.75 crore in FY 2024-25, totalling Rs 65,227.68 crore.

The UP government, in a statement, said that Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, wrote a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, openly praising the state's active participation and contribution through GeM. The Minister asserted that the initiative by the UP government serves as a model for other states.

In his letter to CM Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that during the financial year 2024-25, over 72 lakh purchase orders worth Rs 5.43 lakh crore were fulfilled, setting a new milestone in the public procurement system.

According to the UP government's statement, since the inception of GeM, more than 2.9 crore orders have been processed, amounting to purchases worth over Rs 14 lakh crore.

GeM now includes over 11,000 product categories and more than 330 service categories.

The Commerce Minister further mentioned in his letter that on November 26, 2024, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued a comprehensive government order aligning the state's procurement rules with the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 and the General Terms and Conditions (GTC) of GeM.

This order consolidated various procurement-related notifications into a unified framework, simplifying procurement processes and paving the way for 100 per cent adoption of GeM. This step not only reduced administrative burden but also enhanced transparency, efficiency, and inclusiveness, the letter added.

In the letter, Minister highlighted that this initiative by Uttar Pradesh is a living example of the 'Digital India' vision. He emphasised that achievements of this scale become possible when technology, inclusiveness, and execution come together.

Goyal further added that Uttar Pradesh's initiative would inspire other states to adopt GeM more rapidly across the country.

Minister Goyal also expressed confidence in his letter that the support of the Uttar Pradesh government will continue in the future with the same momentum, added the UP goverment's statement.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse user comments reflecting Indian perspectives on the Uttar Pradesh GeM procurement news:
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Rajesh K.
This is impressive growth! From ₹4,622 cr to ₹65,227 cr in 5 years shows how digital governance can transform procurement. Hope other states learn from UP's example. More transparency means less corruption. 👍
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Priya M.
Good initiative but I hope MSMEs and local artisans are getting fair opportunities in these procurements. Sometimes big vendors dominate such platforms. Would like to see district-wise breakdown of beneficiaries.
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Amit S.
As someone who supplies school furniture through GeM, this system has been game-changing! Earlier we had to pay 10% commission to middlemen. Now direct orders with timely payments. UP govt deserves credit for scaling this up.
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Sunita R.
Numbers look good but what about quality checks? My cousin works in health dept and says some suppliers deliver sub-standard materials despite GeM ratings. Need stronger monitoring mechanisms along with digital procurement.
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Vikram J.
₹65,000 crore is no small amount! If this transparency continues, imagine the savings for taxpayers. Hope they publish utilization reports - what exactly was purchased, which departments benefited most etc. #TransparencyMatters
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Neha T.
As an MBA student studying governance models, this is fascinating case study material! The 100% adoption target is ambitious but necessary. Digital India needs such concrete implementations, not just slogans. Kudos where due 👏

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