News: The Union government has made it mandatory for all sellers on the Government e-Marketplace(GeM) to list the Country of Origin while registering new products. Facts: Government e-Marketplace(GeM): It is a National Public Procurement portal launched in 2016 for procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various Government Departments / Organizations / PSUs.… Continue reading ‘Country of origin’ must on e-marketplace platform, says government
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GEM launches National Outreach Programme – GEM Samvaad
News:Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched a national outreach Programme called GeM Samvaad. Facts: About GeM Samvaad: The outreach programme aims to spread awareness about the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The programme will take place with stakeholders across the country and with local sellers in order to facilitate the on-boarding of local sellers on the… Continue reading GEM launches National Outreach Programme – GEM Samvaad
Government e-Marketplace
News:The government e-Marketplace (GeM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Federal Bank to offer different services including the transfer of funds. Facts: About GeM: Government e Marketplace is an online marketplace setup in 2016 for procurement of commonly used goods and services by government ministries,departments and CPSEs. It aims to enhance transparency, efficiency… Continue reading Government e-Marketplace
Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
News:GeM and Punjab Government has signed an MoU for setting up of project management unit. Facts: About GeM: Government e Marketplace is an online marketplace setup in 2016 for procurement of commonly used goods and services by government ministries,departments and CPSEs. It aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement. GeM is a… Continue reading Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Simplify procedures to attract vendors: Piyush Goyal to GeM officials
Commerce and Industry Minister has asked officials of the Government e-Marketplace(GeM) to simplify the public procurement portal’s procedures. The government aims to achieve Rs 1 lakh crore in GeM’s gross merchandise volume in 2019-20. The minister has suggested measures such as (a)incentives for ministries procuring products and services through GeM (b)bringing in technical experts for… Continue reading Simplify procedures to attract vendors: Piyush Goyal to GeM officials
Govt targets Rs 50,000-crore of public procurement through GeM in FY20
India’s public procurement portal Government e-marketplace (GeM) has witnessed a multifold increase in transactions in a single year.The commerce ministry has set a target of Rs 50,000 crore in 2019-20, ultimately hitting Rs 1 trillion worth of procurements by 2021. Government e Marketplace is an online marketplace setup in 2016 for procurement of commonly used… Continue reading Govt targets Rs 50,000-crore of public procurement through GeM in FY20