SKIMS conducts training programme for officers on GeM- Government Market Place

Department of Hospital Administration SKIMS on Saturday conducted a training program for officers dealing with purchase and procurement on GeM Govtmarket place.

GeM expert Mr. L. B Gautam gave a detailed presentation on GeM Govt. market place and highlighted the key features of the portal for efficient and transparent purchasing and procurement. He emphasized upon all officers to get themselves well familiarised with GeM handbook, training modules and general terms and conditions. He informed that it is mandatory for all those dealing with purchase/ procurement to keep themselves abreast with latest circulars and rules framed time to time by competent authorities available on their websites.

He said GeM e-market launched in 2016 by Prime Minister Of India is integration between govt. and procurement system with aim to bring transparency and accountability in procurement management.

Medical Superintendent SKIMS Dr. Farooq A Jan and Director Finance SKIMS Mr. Intikhab Ahmad Shiekh moderated the session and thanked Mr. Gautam for educating and sensitising the officers in use of GeM portal through useful information.(RK)