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Uttar Pradesh makes purchases worth 22,337 crore rupees through GeM portal.
📅 Published 10 Apr 2026 · April 2026
Uttar Pradesh makes purchases worth 22,337 crore rupees through GeM portal.
- Uttar Pradesh has set an example for other states in procurement through the GeM portal in the financial year 2025-26, securing the top position in the country.
- Commending Uttar Pradesh’s GeM procurement policy, the Centre has declared the state a role model in transparent procurement.
- Among all departments in the state, the Urban Development Department had the highest share, making purchases worth rupees 3,606 crore through the portal.
- GeM (Government e Marketplace) is a dedicated e-market for different goods & services procured by Government Organisations / Departments / PSUs.
- GeM aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement.
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