New Delhi, Dec 4 (KNN) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the 3rd edition of National Public Procurement Conclave (NPPC) where a panel discussion will be held on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Startups and women in public procurement.

The conclave is being organised by Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on December 5th and 6th here.

''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 Ministry said.

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.

Apart from these, award and recognition to the top buyers and sellers on GeM will also 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,'' the Ministry added.

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. 

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