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Womaniya Initiative on GeM Marks Its 7th Anniversary

21 January 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESWomaniyaInitiative on GeMMarks Its 7thAnniversary21 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Womaniya Initiative on the Government e-Marketplace completed seven years in January 2026.

Background

Women-led enterprises were historically underrepresented in public procurement. Womaniya gives them direct access to government buyers, in line with Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India and Vocal for Local.

Key facts

  • Goal: let women entrepreneurs and SHGs sell to ministries, departments and institutions.
  • Partnerships support onboarding, compliance, listing and training.

Exam angle

  • Parent ministry: Commerce and Industry.
  • GeM headquarters: New Delhi.

Test yourself

1. Which platform runs the Womaniya Initiative for women entrepreneurs and SHGs?

Womaniya is organised by GeM under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

2. In which year was the Womaniya Initiative launched?

It was launched on 14 January 2019.

3. Where is the headquarters of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)?

GeM is headquartered in New Delhi.

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