Chhattisgarh has achieved another significant national recognition in transparent and technology-driven governance, with the State receiving the GeM Sustainable Procurement Award at the 10th Foundation Day celebrations of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in New Delhi.
Political Context
Procurement from micro and small enterprises increased by 61% to ₹1,800 crore in FY 2025-26, comfortably exceeding the mandated 25% MSE procurement target. The results are visible in both fiscal savings and wider economic participation: ₹130 crore saved in one year, procurement worth ₹1,800 crore from MSEs, and unprecedented growth in government orders to women entrepreneurs, SC/ST enterprises and startups.
The ceremony, organised under the theme “GeM 10: A Decade of Exponential Possibilities,” was held in the presence of Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and senior representatives from the Government of India and States. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the officers and employees associated with the achievement and said that the national recognition reflects Chhattisgarh’s commitment to transparent, accountable and efficient governance. The GeM Sustainable Procurement Award is an acknowledgement of Team Chhattisgarh’s collective efforts towards building a transparent and inclusive procurement ecosystem,” Chief Minister Shri VishnuDeo Sai said. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that the State Government is consistently leveraging technology to simplify administrative processes, strengthen accountability and ensure better utilisation of public resources. Secretary, Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, Shri Rajat Kumar said that GeM has opened a direct route to government demand for enterprises across the State. He said that women entrepreneurs, SC/ST-owned enterprises and startups have recorded their strongest year yet on the platform, with startups registering the fastest growth among supplier categories. Sustaining this access and widening it further will remain a priority for the State,” Shri Rajat Kumar said.
The achievement reflects the sustained emphasis of the government led by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai on transparency, fiscal prudence, technology-enabled governance and ensuring maximum value for every rupee of public expenditure. “Transparency and judicious utilisation of public money are fundamental to good governance. Our endeavour is to ensure that technology makes government procurement more competitive, efficient and accountable, while creating greater opportunities for our MSMEs, startups, women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from SC/ST communities. In line with Chief Minister Shri Sai’s emphasis on strengthening local enterprise and generating wider economic opportunities, Chhattisgarh’s growing adoption of GeM has significantly expanded access to government procurement for micro and small enterprises. This growth assumes significance as government procurement can serve as an important catalyst for strengthening small businesses, expanding markets and creating employment opportunities. “An open marketplace offers a single point of entry, where a supplier’s capability and competitiveness determine the outcome rather than proximity to a department. The GeM Sustainable Procurement Award adds another dimension to Chhattisgarh’s ongoing efforts to make governance more transparent, technology-driven and outcome-oriented under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai. The State Government is increasingly leveraging digital platforms to simplify processes, strengthen accountability, promote fair competition and ensure optimum utilisation of public resources.
