ENA State 2025-11-26 17:44:24 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Bhopal, Nov 26 (KNN)</strong> The Ministry of Commerce and Industry will organise the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Kreta Samvad on November 28, 2025, at Minto Hall, Bhopal, as part of efforts to strengthen digital public procurement across Madhya Pradesh. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative aims to enhance procurement capabilities of State departments and help buyer organisations better utilise GeMs ecosystem, workflows, and digital tools.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Recent reforms, including the removal of Caution Money and a reduction in Vendor Assessment fees, have expanded participation among Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), women-led businesses, startups, artisans, and SC/ST entrepreneurs. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The conclave will also highlight opportunities for sellers and service providers, offering simplified access to a wide spectrum of buyers&mdash;from local agencies to national procurement bodies. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">GeM CEO Mihir Kumar said the programme would allow buyer organisations to understand new platform features, clarify operational processes, and provide feedback, helping Madhya Pradesh establish new benchmarks in efficient and transparent public procurement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The State has procured goods and services worth over Rs 12,600 crore through GeM to date, including Rs 7,100 crore from MSEs, reflecting a strong emphasis on inclusive procurement. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">GeM continues to support Madhya Pradesh in strengthening digital governance, compliance readiness, and equitable access for small and marginal suppliers.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 44214 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/gem-kreta-samvad-on-nov-28-aims-to-boost-digital-procurement-support-mses-in-mp 2025-11-26 17:44:24 knnindia.co.in