By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : August 12, 2021 11:00 am
In the current financial year, GAIL has made procurement of Rs. 526 crore through the GeM portal till July 2021
GAIL (India) Limited was awarded by Government e Marketplace (GeM) for making the highest procurement of Rs. 1,033 crore among Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) through the GeM portal in 2020-21.
Accepting the award, GAIL Chairman and Managing Director Manoj Jain said, "GAIL was continuously striving to increase its procurement through GeM."
He also thanked GeM for accepting GAIL's suggestion to facilitate procurement of critical items like line pipes through its portal for the first time.
The award was presented by P. K. Singh, CEO, GeM. GAIL Director (Finance) A. K. Tiwari was also present on the occasion.
In the current financial year, GAIL has made procurement of Rs. 526 crore through the GeM portal till July 2021.
Government e Marketplace facilitates online procurement of common use goods & services required by various government departments, organisations, and PSUs.