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GeM Crosses ₹15 Lakh Crore in Cumulative Procurement

Officials say the digital portal is boosting transparency and widening access for small suppliers.

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Overview

  • The Commerce Ministry said the Government e-Marketplace has surpassed ₹15 trillion in gross merchandise value since its 2016 launch.
  • GeM CEO Mihir Kumar called the milestone a sign of stakeholder trust and said the platform will focus on deeper inclusivity, simpler processes, and innovation.
  • The marketplace links government buyers with a broad seller base that includes micro and small enterprises, startups, women-led businesses, SC/ST enterprises, and self-help groups.
  • Portal data show women entrepreneurs account for 8% of sellers, with 177,786 Udyam-verified women-owned micro and small enterprises registered.
  • According to the ministry, GeM has improved efficiency, accountability, and transparency by reducing entry barriers, and experts say agencies increasingly view it as a governance reform tool.