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The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) observes its Incorporation Day on May 17 every year. GeM was incorporated on May 17, 2017, as a Section 8 non-profit company under the Companies Act, 2013, to create and manage India’s national public procurement portal. Operating under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the platform promotes transparent and efficient digital procurement for government departments and public sector organisations. Over the years, GeM has significantly supported Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), women entrepreneurs, SC/ST businesses, and startups by providing large-scale procurement opportunities, thereby strengthening local supply chains and supporting the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.