Commerce & Industry Minister to Inaugurate National Public Procurement Conclave

The 3rd edition of National Public Procurement Conclave (NPPC) is being organised by Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 5-6 December 2019 in New Delhi. The conclave will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal.

key features of the conclave

• It will provide an opportunity for industry, academia and Government organizations to interact and also serve as a platform for sellers on GeM to showcase their products and services.
• The key features of the conclave are panel discussions on role of MSMEs, Startups and women in public procurement.
• A special session on services on GeM – hospitality, travel and accommodation bookings is also scheduled during the two-day event.
• A Live GeM “clinic” to resolve queries on the spot and facilitate Registration of Buyer and Sellers on GeM will be set up at the Conclave.
• Award and recognition to the top buyers and sellers on GeM will be announced during the Conclave.
• Exhibitions of various products and services that are available on the GeM platform will be showcased during the Conclave on 5th-6th December.

GeM

• GeM is a complete online marketplace that allows all sellers to register themselves and transact on the platform.
• All verifications are done through online integration.
• GeM promotes inclusiveness and ease of doing business with the Government.
• It is a transparent online marketplace that not only speeds up public procurement but also ensures substantial savings for the Government.