GeM facilitates hiring of over 1 million manpower resources in FY 2024-25: Centre

IANS April 2, 2025 157 views

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a remarkable milestone by facilitating the hiring of one million manpower resources in fiscal year 2024-25. This digital platform offers government organizations a streamlined approach to workforce procurement across various skill levels and job roles. With over 33,000 service providers, GeM provides flexibility in hiring while ensuring strict labour law compliance and transparent pricing models. The platform's growth reflects its increasing importance in transforming government procurement processes.

"GeM has emerged as a one-stop-shop for procurement of all possible services" - Ajay Bhadoo, GeM CEO
New Delhi, April 2: Digital procurement platform Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has facilitated the hiring of over one million manpower resources by government organisations in the fiscal year 2024-25, said the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday.

Key Points

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GeM platform facilitates diverse manpower hiring across government sectors

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Over 33,000 service providers enable flexible resource selection

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Digital procurement transforms government workforce management

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Ensures strict labour law compliance and transparent pricing

Manpower outsourcing of GeM provides government buyers with a seamless solution to hire outsourced resources.

“The milestone of 1 million manpower resources hired through GeM in FY 2024-25 demonstrates the growing trust and adoption of the platform across government sectors,” the Ministry said.

It noted that more than 33,000 service providers on the platform enable buyers to engage manpower based on diverse criteria. This includes minimum wages and fixed remuneration.

Various skilled and unskilled roles such as security personnel, horticulture staff, multi-tasking staff, data entry operators, and facility management professionals can be hired through the portal.

“GeM has harnessed digital capabilities and has emerged as a one-stop-shop for procurement of all possible services required by government buyers at various levels of administration,” said Ajay Bhadoo, CEO of GeM.

“Our manpower outsourcing service not only simplifies the hiring process for government organisations but also ensures strict labour compliance through our comprehensive Service Level Agreement,” Bhadoo added.

Key features of GeM's manpower outsourcing service include flexibility to select resources based on skills, profiles, educational qualifications, and experience; specialised role categories addressing specific government needs.

GeM also provides transparent pricing models, including minimum wage and fixed remuneration options; and a comprehensive Service Level Agreement (SLA) framework ensuring legal compliance and clear obligations for all parties.

The platform also adheres to labour laws and regulations to ensure that all transactions meet statutory requirements.

Established in 2016, GeM provides government buyers with an end-to-end digital platform to carry out public procurement at cost-effective rates.

In FY 2019-20, the platform expanded to include services as a separate segment, initially offering basic services like manpower hiring, cab hire, security services, and cleaning and sanitation services.

Over the last five years, GeM has expanded its portfolio to more than 330 services, including complex offerings like drone services, AR/VR services, cloud services, and cybersecurity services.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is a fantastic initiative! Digital platforms like GeM are making government processes so much more efficient. Hope they keep expanding the service categories. 👍
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Priya M.
While the numbers look impressive, I wonder about the actual working conditions of these outsourced employees. The article mentions labor compliance but doesn't give details about monitoring.
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Ankit S.
Used GeM for hiring security staff last month. The process was surprisingly smooth compared to traditional methods. Saved us about 20% in costs too!
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Sunita R.
Great to see digital transformation in government hiring! But I hope they're also focusing on upskilling opportunities for the workers being hired through this platform.
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Vikram J.
The expansion to 330 services is impressive! From basic manpower to cybersecurity - that's quite a journey in just a few years. Makes me optimistic about our digital infrastructure.
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Neha T.
As someone who got a data entry job through GeM, I can say the platform works well! The pay was fair and the process was transparent. More people should know about this opportunity.

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GeM Government e-Marketplace Manpower Outsourcing Digital Procurement Ajay Bhadoo Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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