Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Uttar Pradesh led the country in digital public procurement on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), completing orders worth ₹65,227.68 crore between FY 2020–21 and FY 2024–25. The state’s comprehensive adoption of GeM across departments, especially after aligning procurement rules with the General Financial Rules in 2024, significantly enhanced transparency and efficiency. Key contributors included the Urban Development, Health, IT & Electronics, and Medical Education departments. Union Minister Piyush Goyal commended Uttar Pradesh for exemplifying transparent e-governance and setting a national benchmark in digital procurement, reinforcing its leadership in public sector reform and innovation under the Digital India initiative.