The Government of Tripura received the ‘GeM Sustained Adoption’ award for its continued efforts to promote transparent, efficient and technology-driven government procurement through the Government e-Marketplace.

The award was presented on 10 August at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the Government e-Marketplace.

What is Government e-Marketplace?

• Government e-Marketplace is India’s national public procurement portal launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
• It is a digital public procurement platform that enables government ministries, departments and PSUs, public agencies to purchase goods and services through an online system.
• It aims to improve transparency, efficiency, competition and value for money in government procurement.

Key Features

• Government departments can procure goods and services through a common digital marketplace.
• Digital procurement helps reduce dependence on traditional manual processes and improves transparency and accountability.
• Wider adoption can help government agencies obtain competitive prices and better value for public expenditure.
• The platform also supports technology-driven and standardised procurement practices across government organisations.

Why is Tripura’s Recognition Significant?

• Tripura was recognised for the increasing volume of government procurement through the Government e-Marketplace.
• Various state government departments have increasingly adopted the platform for their procurement requirements.
• The award highlights the importance of digital governance in improving public financial management.
• The state government has reiterated its intention to expand Government e-Marketplace adoption further to improve efficiency, transparency and value for money.

Exam Hook: Prelims Question

With reference to the Government e-Marketplace, consider the following statements:

1. It is a digital platform for government procurement of goods and services.
2. It seeks to promote transparency and efficiency in public procurement.
3. Its use is restricted only to the Union Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: 1 and 2 only.

One-Line Wrap

Tripura’s GeM recognition highlights how digital public procurement can strengthen transparency, efficiency and value for money in government spending.