Government e-Marketplace — GeM

Important Facts

• GeM = Government e-Marketplace
• Completed 10 years.
• Foundation-day event held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Focus going forward: more AI-enabled and user-friendly public procurement.
• New GeM helpdesk short code: 14550.
• Aim:
  • Transparency
  • Efficiency
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Competitive procurement.

UPSC Concept

GeM = Digital public procurement platform

Mains Link

GS-II: E-governance
GS-III: Digital economy + transparency in public procurement

Prelims:
GeM → Public procurement → Digital governance