‘Country of origin’ must on GeM platform:

News:
  • The Union government has made it mandatory for all sellers on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), to list the country of origin while registering new products.
  • GeM is a platform for public procurement
  • The move is said to be a push to promote local products.
Local content:
  • The changes to the GeM are in line with Centre’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India policies.
  • Buyers on the platform can now see the percentage of local content in various products.
  • They can also switch on a new Make in India filter to see products that match their preferences on local content.
About GeM:
  • GeM is a one stop portal to facilitate online procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various Government Departments / Organizations / PSUs.
  • It is a Special Purpose Vehicle under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • Aim: To enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 24th Jun 2020
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