The Ministry of Commerce and Industry will organise the Government e-Marketplace Kreta Samvad on 28 November 2025 at Minto Hall, Bhopal. The initiative aims to strengthen digital public procurement capabilities across State departments.
The conclave will highlight opportunities for sellers and service providers on the GeM platform, offering streamlined access to buyers. Recent reforms, including the removal of Caution Money and reduction in Vendor Assessment fees, are enabling greater participation from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), women entrepreneurs, startups, artisans and SC/ST enterprises.
CEO, GeM, Shri Mihir Kumar said that the programme would provide an opportunity for buyer organisations to understand new features, clarify operational processes and share feedback.
Madhya Pradesh has already procured goods and services worth over ₹12,600 crore through GeM, including ₹7,100 crore from MSEs.
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Key Entities Referenced
GeM (Government e-Marketplace): Online platform for public procurement, facilitating transactions between government buyers and suppliers.
Kreta Samvad: Initiative to strengthen digital public procurement capabilities across State departments and enable buyer organisations.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: Organizing ministry of the Kreta Samvad event.
Madhya Pradesh: Indian state central to the application of public procurement practices.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
GeM to Host ‘Kreta Samvad’ to Strengthen
Digital Public Procurement in Bhopal, Madhya
Pradesh
Posted On: 26 NOV 2025 3:47PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to organise the Government e-Marketplace Kreta Samvad
on 28 November 2025 at Minto Hall, Bhopal. The initiative aims to strengthen digital public
procurement capabilities across State departments and enable buyer organisations to make more
effective use of GeM’s ecosystem, features and workflows.
The conclave will highlight opportunities for sellers and service providers on the GeM platform,
offering streamlined access to buyers ranging from local entities to national-level procurement
organisations. Recent reforms—including the removal of Caution Money and reduction in Vendor
Assessment fees—are enabling greater participation from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs),
women entrepreneurs, startups, artisans and SC/ST enterprises, making public procurement more
accessible and transparent. These measures support predictable business growth, faster onboarding
and improved market visibility, contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat and reinforcing the spirit of
Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Speaking ahead of the event, CEO, GeM, Shri Mihir Kumar said that the programme would provide
an opportunity for buyer organisations to understand new features, clarify operational processes and
share feedback, thereby helping Madhya Pradesh set new benchmarks in transparent and efficient
public procurement.
Madhya Pradesh has already procured goods and services worth over ₹12,600 crore through GeM,
including ₹7,100 crore from MSEs, underscoring the State’s strong focus on inclusive procurement.
GeM has facilitated faster procurement cycles, enhanced competition, nationwide market access and
full traceability of procurement decisions.
GeM remains engaged in assisting Madhya Pradesh in improving digital governance, compliance
readiness and inclusive procurement practices.
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