GeM of a state: UP top buyer with Rs 65,000-crore purchase
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Lucknow: With total purchases worth Rs 65,227 crore through the
Government e-Marketplace
(GeM) portal between 2020–21 and 2024–25, UP has left all other states behind. Union commerce and industry minister
Piyush Goyal
, in a letter to Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
, praised the state's active participation and called it a model for other states.
Goyal has noted in his letter that in 2024–25 alone, over 72 lakh procurement orders were completed, amounting to Rs 5.43 lakh crore — a new milestone in India's public procurement system.
Since its inception, the GeM has facilitated over 2.9 crore orders amounting to more than Rs 14 lakh crore. UP's contribution to this is highly significant and it has been among the top buyers since the beginning. The platform now includes over 11,000 product categories and more than 330 service categories.
The purchases made by UP buyers over the past five fiscal years reflect the state's technical proficiency, transparency, and policy commitment, Goyal says in his letter.
He further pointed out that the UP government issued a comprehensive order on November 26, 2024, aligning its procurement rules with the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 and GeM's General Terms and Conditions (GTC). This order consolidated various procurement-related notifications into a unified framework, simplifying processes and enabling 100% adoption of GeM in the state.
Goyal stated that this initiative is a living example of the Digital India vision. When technology and inclusivity are tied to effective execution, such accomplishments become possible. He added that UP's effort would serve as inspiration for other states, accelerating the nationwide adoption of GeM. He also emphasized that UP's support for GeM is a step toward realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a "one-stop digital marketplace.
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A state govt spokesperson said that under CM Yogi Adityanath's leadership, UP has not only led in adopting GeM but also ensured its effective and transparent implementation across departments. "His proactive guidance has made UP's procurement model a benchmark for other states. The state's integrated digital approach reflects how policy commitment, innovation, and inclusive execution can truly realise the vision of Digital India," he added.
In his letter, Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that UP will continue this dedicated cooperation in the future.
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