<h1>GeM Enhances Procurement for COVID-19: New Medical Categories, Faster Bidding, Increased Thresholds for Urgent Health Needs.</h1> The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has implemented measures to facilitate the procurement of goods and services by government departments during the COVID-19 pandemic. GeM, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, offers a streamlined, transparent, and cost-effective procurement process through its portal. It has introduced new categories for medical and auxiliary supplies, allowing for faster procurement with reduced bid cycles and delivery times. GeM is onboarding sellers for these new categories and has increased the procurement threshold for COVID-19 response projects. These efforts aim to meet urgent national health emergency needs efficiently.