GeM Marks 10 Years: Helpline 14550 and My Stamp Launched
Why in the news
GeM, the Government e-Marketplace, reached its tenth year, and the occasion was used to recognise users and unveil new support tools.
Key facts
- GeM completed 10 years of operations.
- Union Minister Piyush Goyal felicitated top buyers and sellers.
- Launched: nationwide helpdesk number 14550, a five-digit one.
- Launched: a customised commemorative ‘My Stamp’.
Launches at the event
| Item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Helpdesk 14550 | Nationwide five-digit support number |
| My Stamp | Customised commemorative stamp |
Way forward
- Plans to make the platform more AI-enabled.
- Aim to make it more user-friendly for buyers and sellers.
Exam angle
- Full form: GeM is the Government e-Marketplace; age at news time: 10 years.
- Helpdesk number: 14550.
- Minister present: Piyush Goyal.