Key Points
GeM enables seamless government manpower hiring across diverse skill levels
Platform ensures labor law compliance and transparent recruitment
Over 33,000 service providers offer flexible workforce solutions
Digital procurement transforming public sector employment
Manpower outsourcing of GeM provides government buyers with a seamless solution to hire outsourced resources.
Over 33,000 service providers on the platform enable buyers to engage manpower based on diverse criteria, including 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.
Speaking on this achievement, CEO of GeM, Ajay Bhadoo, stated, "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. Our manpower outsourcing service not only simplifies the hiring process for government organizations but also ensures strict labour compliance through our comprehensive Service Level Agreement."
"This milestone underscores GeM's commitment to transforming public procurement through transparency, compliance, and efficiency," the ministry said.
GeM's manpower outsourcing service offers flexibility to select resources based on skills, profiles, educational qualifications, and experience
GeM's adherence with labour laws and regulations ensures that all transactions meet statutory requirements, providing government buyers with peace of mind while engaging 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 added.
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 hiring, 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, as per the ministry's release.
