Business EconomyPosted at: Jun 9 2026 4:44PM


Nearly 12 lakh MSEs registered on GeM, procurement reaches Rs 8.69 Lakh Crore

New Delhi, Jun 9 (UNI) The Government e Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a key driver of India’s digital governance transformation by enabling transparent, technology-driven, and citizen-centric public procurement, the platform said on the occasion of its milestone journey since inception on August 9, 2016.
Designed as a major governance reform, GeM has shifted government procurement from manual and fragmented processes to a digital, data-driven ecosystem. The platform has reduced human intervention, enhanced transparency, and simplified access to government procurement opportunities for businesses across the country.
The GeM has also contributed to improving the ease of doing business by enabling enterprises of all sizes to participate in government supply chains through online onboarding, transparent bidding, digital contract management and end-to-end procurement processes.
Over the years, participation of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) on the platform has witnessed significant growth. Registered MSEs have increased from 2,396 in 2016–17 to more than 11.9 lakh currently. Procurement from MSEs has surged from Rs 69 crore to over Rs 8.69 lakh crore, while order volumes have grown from 2,994 to more than 2.17 crore during the same period.
The platform has also expanded opportunities for traditionally underrepresented groups. Women-owned MSEs registered on GeM have risen from 268 in 2016–17 to over 2.16 lakh, with procurement value increasing from Rs 8 crore to more than Rs 93,327 crore.
Startup participation has also grown sharply, rising from 88 entities to over 40,000, while procurement from startups has increased from Rs 2 crore to over Rs 61,400 crore. Similarly, registered SC/ST MSEs have increased from 38 to over 66,000, with procurement value crossing Rs 21,800 crore.
Beyond procurement, the GeM has supported public service delivery, especially in the healthcare sector. The platform has facilitated the procurement of more than 324 crore vaccine doses and 199 crore syringes, along with medical kits, diagnostic equipment, and other healthcare-related supplies.
The platform is increasingly adopting emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence-based tools, advanced analytics, digital monitoring systems, and transparent auction mechanisms to enhance efficiency and accountability.
Mihir Kumar, CEO, GeM, said, "Over the past 12 years, GeM has contributed to building a transparent, efficient, and inclusive public procurement ecosystem. He noted that the platform has enabled participation of enterprises, including MSEs, startups, and local manufacturers, and has strengthened access to government procurement in a structured and transparent manner, supporting public service delivery and expanding economic opportunities."
As India moves towards the vision of Viksit Bharat, the GeM continues to strengthen digital procurement systems and support national priorities such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat by connecting local enterprises, women entrepreneurs, startups, cooperatives, and rural businesses with government demand, according to a Commerce and Industry Ministry statement on Tuesday.
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