Piyush Goyal unveils AI focused GeM roadmap marking 10 years
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) just hit its 10-year milestone!
To mark the occasion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal revealed a new roadmap in Delhi, putting artificial intelligence at the center to make government procurement more efficient, cost-effective, transparent, and competitive.
GeM processed ₹20L/cr across 3.78cr orders
Since launching in 2016, GeM has processed over ₹20 lakh crore in deals across more than 3.78 crore orders, connecting more than 25 lakh sellers and over 1.37 lakh buyer organizations.
Micro and small businesses have played a huge part. Nearly half of all sales came from them.
Women-led enterprises and startups are also making their mark.
Next up: smarter AI tools for pricing, better credit access through GeM Sahay, and greener procurement practices.