GeM launches 170 seed categories on its portal
On 4 November 2024, Government e Marketplace (GeM) announced 170 revamped seed categories on its portal, covering nearly 8,000 seed varieties.
Summary
On 4 November 2024, Government e Marketplace (GeM) announced that it had revamped and introduced 170 seed categories on its portal to simplify access to quality agricultural and horticulture seeds. Created ahead of the upcoming cropping season after consultation with stakeholders including state seed corporations and research bodies, the categories feature nearly 8,000 seed varieties for procurement by government buyers, as part of GeM's push for category-based procurement.
Key facts
- Date
- 4 Nov 2024 (PIB)
- Seed categories
- 170
- Varieties
- Nearly 8,000
- Aim
- Category-based procurement of quality agricultural and horticulture seeds
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many seed categories did Government e Marketplace (GeM) launch on its portal in November 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 170
PIB (Commerce & Industry): GeM revamped and introduced 170 seed categories on the portal.
The new seed categories on the GeM portal (November 2024) feature nearly how many seed varieties?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 8,000
PIB (Commerce & Industry): the newly populated categories feature nearly 8,000 seed varieties.