Government e-Marketplace (GeM): Sell to Government

About This Scheme

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is the official online procurement platform for all central ministries, state governments, departments, and PSUs to buy goods and services. MSMEs and startups can register as sellers on GeM and sell products and services directly to government buyers without intermediaries or traditional tender processes. DPIIT-recognised startups are exempt from prior turnover and experience requirements, which is transformational for new companies trying to win public-sector business. Annual government procurement through GeM exceeds 4 lakh crore rupees, and MSMEs get 25 percent procurement reservation with an additional 3 percent set-aside for women-owned MSMEs.

Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Eligibility

Any manufacturer, service provider, or reseller with valid GST and PAN; MSMEs get priority and exclusive procurement categories; DPIIT-recognized startups exempt from prior turnover/experience criteria.

Key Benefits

• Direct access to ₹4+ lakh crore annual government procurement
• No middlemen, sell directly to government buyers
• MSMEs get 25% procurement reservation (3% for women-owned MSMEs)
• Startups exempt from prior turnover and experience criteria
• Transparent bidding and timely payments (within 10 days)
• No registration fee

Application Process

1. 1Visit gem.gov.in and click 'Sell on GeM'
2. 2Register with PAN and GST details, then verify with Aadhaar OTP
3. 3Create product/service catalogue with specifications and pricing
4. 4Participate in bids or get direct orders from government buyers
5. 5Fulfill orders and receive payment within 10 working days

Documents Required

• PAN Card
• GST Registration
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank account details
• Product catalogue/brochures
• Udyam Registration (for MSME benefits)

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