<h1>Government e-Marketplace Enhances Transparency in Public Procurement, Mandated by 22 States Including Gujarat and Telangana.</h1> The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is a government-owned online platform established to enhance transparency and efficiency in public procurement. Launched on August 9, 2016, GeM offers tools like e-bidding, reverse e-auction, and demand aggregation, providing a paperless, cashless, and contactless procurement solution for government entities. It is widely used by all state governments, with 22 states, including Gujarat, Jharkhand, and Telangana, mandating procurement through the GeM portal. This initiative aims to ensure the best value for government spending and was discussed in a written reply by a government official in the Lok Sabha.