Envisioned in 2016, Government e Marketplace (GeM) has revolutionised public procurement through transparency, efficiency and innovation. Developed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, it now serves as a trusted, end-toend digital platform. Satya Narayan Meena, Additional CEO & CFO of Government e Marketplace, in conversation with Nijhum Rudra of Elets News Network (ENN) highlights GeM’s role in empowering 30,000 startups driving over ₹37,460 crore in business. With a GMV of ₹5.4 lakh crore in FY 2024-25, GeM stands as a national catalyst for inclusive, digital governance.