GeM, ELCINA join hands to promote domestic electronic product businesses

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA) have successfully held the official signing ceremony of their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant milestone in fostering a conducive environment for domestic electronic product businesses and opening opportunities in government-associated projects and departmental purchases. This partnership between GeM and ELCINA aims to creating an enabling environment for electronic procurement, benefiting both businesses and the overall economy.

Present at the occasion, Prakash Mirani, Addl. CEO of emphasized the benefits of the MOU to the association members. He further added that it will enhance business opportunities for the industry and will provide an opportunity to GeM to have regular feedbacks from industry. This feedback will result in the improvement of category specifications as well as the overall process, leading to inclusivity, ease of doing business, and transparency in public procurement, he adds.

During the ceremony, Sanjay Agarwal, President of ELCINA, said, “By working together, GeM and ELCINA aim to enhance self-reliance in the Indian electronic industry. This collaboration will encourage the use of domestically manufactured electronic products, empowering industry, and contributing to the country’s overall economic growth and development.”

The partnership between GeM and ELCINA is expected to streamline business processes for domestic electronic product manufacturers, enabling them to leverage opportunities within the government sector.