GeM Marks 8th Foundation Day with Launch of AI-Powered Chatbot ‘GeMAI’.

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On 19th May 2025, the Government e Marketplace (GeM)—India’s national public procurement portal under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I)—celebrated its 8th Incorporation Day, highlighting its role in driving inclusive economic growth and digital governance.


      - As part of the celebration, GeM launched 'GeMAI', the first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot in India’s public sector, designed to enhance user experience through smart and responsive digital assistance.

      - GeM has experienced remarkable growth in its user base, with a threefold increase in recent years.

      - The platform now serves over 1.64 lakh primary buyers and 4.2 lakh active sellers, reflecting its expanding role in streamlining public procurement across India.

Main Point :-   (i) The marketplace offers an extensive range of options, currently featuring more than 10,000 product categories and over 330 distinct services. This diversity caters to a wide array of procurement needs from various government departments and organizations.

      (ii) GeM fosters a dynamic and inclusive ecosystem by empowering key segments of society. It has onboarded over 10 lakh Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), along with 1.3 lakh artisans and weavers, 1.84 lakh women entrepreneurs, and 31,000 startups, thereby promoting entrepreneurship and self-reliance across the country.


About Government e Marketplace (GeM)

CEO: Ajay Bhadoo
Headquarters: New Delhi
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