Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is India’s largest public procurement portal for goods and services, catering to all Central and State Ministries and Departments, Central and State Public Sector Enterprises, Autonomous Bodies, Panchayats, as well as Single and Multi-State Cooperative Societies. GeM offers a fully digital, paperless, cashless, and contactless procurement ecosystem that enables government buyers to directly purchase products and services from pan- India sellers and service providers via an online platform.

The platform encompasses the entire procurement lifecycle—from vendor registration and item selection by buyers to the receipt of goods and timely payment facilitation. GeM was conceptualized with the strategic intent of leveraging the agility and efficiency of a digital platform to revamp public procurement systems. It aims to drive long-lasting transformation for both the underserved and the nation as a whole.

1. Access to a Large Buyer Base

2. Purchase preferences given to MSEs, Startups, Women & SC/ST entrepreneurs.

3. Transparency and Fair Competition

4. Pan-India Market Reach

5. Real-Time Bidding and Reverse Auctions

6. Support and Training