Source: TH Context: In a bid to promote local artisans, weavers, and traditional industries, the Indian Railways will patronise the newly launched ‘Aabhar’ online store, hosted on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform. About Aabhar’ online store The ‘Aabhar’ online store showcases a range of gift items manufactured by indigenous tribes, handloom weavers, and artisans under …
Source: PIB Context: The SWAYATT initiative on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrated six years of empowering startups, women entrepreneurs, and youth in public procurement. The initiative has significantly boosted participation, with women entrepreneurs now comprising 8% of registered sellers on GeM. About SWAYATT initiative: What is SWAYATT? Full Form: Startups, Women & Youth Advantage Through …
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GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Mobilization of resources. Context: The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal allowing cooperatives to sell products on the Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) platform. Significance: The move will benefit 27 crore people associated with 8.5 lakh cooperatives. The micro and medium small industries will get buyers and it will boost the prospects …
Topics Covered: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Country of Origin in GeM platform Context: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has brought in certain changes to promote ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. These include: It is now mandatory for sellers to enter the Country of Origin while …
