New Delhi, August 11: Uttar Pradesh has reached a significant milestone on the Government e-Marketplace (GEM) platform, achieving over ₹1 lakh crore in purchases since its inception in 2017. The state accounts for more than 30% of the total purchases made through GEM across all states in India. In recognition of this remarkable performance, Uttar Pradesh received three prestigious national awards during the 10th anniversary celebration of GEM.
On August 10, at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal honored Uttar Pradesh with the ‘GEM Overall Excellence Award,’ ‘Highest GMV Since Inception,’ and ‘Best Outreach Initiatives for Capacity Building.’ Shashi Bhushan Lal Sushil, Principal Secretary of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, accepted these awards on behalf of the state. This recognition in three different categories highlights Uttar Pradesh’s consistent excellence on the GEM platform at a national level.
The GEM Overall Excellence Award acknowledges the state’s overall performance on the platform. The Highest GMV Since Inception award reflects the over ₹1 lakh crore in purchases made by the state since GEM’s establishment. Meanwhile, the Best Outreach Initiatives for Capacity Building award recognizes efforts to raise awareness about GEM, provide training, and connect various departments, officials, and businesses to the platform.
Principal Secretary Shashi Bhushan Lal Sushil noted that under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the increasing purchases on GEM have benefited both government departments and local entrepreneurs. Micro and small enterprises, women entrepreneurs, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe businesses, and startups have gained better opportunities to participate in government procurement. Access to the government market has become easier for small businesses, allowing them to present their products and services directly to government entities.
He added that GEM has provided government departments with a variety of vendors and product options, making the procurement process more transparent and competitive. Additionally, it has created a level playing field for vendors to reach government institutions. To further promote the use of GEM in Uttar Pradesh, training and awareness programs have been conducted to help officials, departments, and businesses understand the procurement process.
It is noteworthy that Uttar Pradesh’s achievements extend beyond mere purchase figures. The combination of over ₹1 lakh crore in purchases, a 30% market share, and three national awards demonstrates the state’s effective adoption of GEM in the government procurement system. This has enhanced transparency in procurement and increased opportunities for small entrepreneurs, women business owners, and startups to establish their presence in the government market.
The effective coordination between the Uttar Pradesh government and GEM has not only promoted transparency and competition in government procurement but has also set a strong example of good governance. The three national awards received during GEM’s 10th anniversary celebration are a testament to Uttar Pradesh’s accomplishments.
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