Lucknow, April 8 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the procurement process under the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal for the financial year 2025-26 on Wednesday and praised the state's policy for promoting transparency and efficiency.
During the review, he stated that the GeM Procurement Policy 2024 has strengthened integrity, inclusivity, and accountability in government purchases, according to an official statement.
The CM noted that the policy has been appreciated by the Centre and has been presented as a model for other states.
Officials informed that Uttar Pradesh ranked first in procurement on the Government e-Marketplace, with purchases worth Rs 22,337 crore in 2025-26.
The reverse auction mechanism on the platform resulted in savings of over Rs 9,700 crore, they said.
The share of micro and small enterprises in procurement rose to 55 per cent from 43 per cent, with a significant contribution from state-based MSMEs.
Business participation also increased among women entrepreneurs (44 per cent), SC/ST entrepreneurs (48 per cent), and startups (50 per cent).
Officials said that complaints related to procurement declined by over 80 per cent due to the transparent system, while the total business secured by Uttar Pradesh buyers through the portal stood at Rs 42,648 crore.
The chief minister directed departments to ensure the mandatory use of the GeM portal and called for its integration with the state treasury, along with the formation of a permanent procurement committee to further streamline the process.