NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted the pivotal role of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in modernizing India’s public procurement ecosystem, sharing an analytical article by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal tracing the platform’s decade-long growth trajectory.
Reflecting on GeM’s 10-year development, the Prime Minister emphasized how technology-driven procurement has boosted transparency, eliminated legacy inefficiencies, and enhanced the Ease of Doing Business across public sectors. The digital portal has democratized government contracting by lowering entry barriers, significantly expanding opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), artisan groups, and women-led enterprises.
Key Highlights
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Decade of Public Procurement Reform: PM Narendra Modi and Union Minister Piyush Goyal mark 10 years of GeM’s role in streamlining public procurement through technology and transparent bidding.
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Empowering Small Enterprises: Focuses on inclusive economic participation, enabling small business owners, MSMEs, and women entrepreneurs to bid for public supply contracts on equal footing with large corporations.
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Ease of Doing Business: Replaces cumbersome physical tendering with a unified, transparent platform, driving cost efficiencies and accountability across central and state departments.
