GeM to have filters to enable local purchases

STATE TIMES NEWS

JAMMU: A meeting was on Tuesday held between Jammu & Kashmir Government and GeM (Government E-Marketing) authorities to expedite its implementation in the Union Territory of J&K.
It was informed that Local filters shall become operational on GeM w.e.f. 25th of this month enabling the departments to procure Goods and Services from the local manufacturers. The GeM team was headed by Talleen Kumar, CEO GeM, Gol and Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Financial Commissioner, Finance headed the team from J&K. Special Secretary (Finance), Director General (Codes) and Director, Industries & Commerce ,Jammu also attended the meeting, amongst others.
The Local filters and MSME filters can be used together for procurements madeup to Rs. 5.00 lakh from local manufacturers. For purchases above Rs. 5.00 lakh additional terms and conditions clause can be used by the departments for restricting procurement within a geographical limit, through the process of bidding on the GeM.
For creating ample awareness in this regard Finance Department in collaboration with Industries & Commerce Deportment will be organising series of workshops from 26th of the month. It was also given in the meeting that a special workshop shall also be held on 3rd and 4th of March, 2021 with participation of Experts from GeM.