Information Provided on GeM, Quality, and Technical Standards at Vendor Development Program
Lucknow: A ‘Vendor Development Program-2026’ was organized at PHD House, Gomti Nagar, with the aim of informing Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) about opportunities to increase their participation in government procurement. More than 200 entrepreneurs and industrial representatives attended the event, which was held under the joint aegis of the MSME-Development Office, Kanpur, and PHDCCI, Lucknow.
The chief guest, Pranjal Yadav (IAS), Secretary of MSME and Export Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh, stated that MSMEs play a pivotal role in the state’s industrial development. He urged entrepreneurs to make the most of digital platforms such as GeM and TReDS.
VK Verma, Director of the MSME-Development Office, Kanpur, noted that a target of 25 percent procurement from MSEs has been set for government purchasing. Special provisions have also been made for SC, ST, and women entrepreneurs. He called upon entrepreneurs to capitalize on these opportunities by understanding vendor registration and the government procurement process.
Krishna Murari, UP State Nodal Officer and Deputy CEO of GeM, revealed that procurement worth approximately ₹20 lakh crore has been conducted on GeM so far, with MSEs accounting for nearly 45 percent of this share.
Atul Srivastava, Director at PHDCCI, remarked that government procurement and direct engagement with PSUs offer significant opportunities for business expansion for MSEs. He stated that such programs provide a platform for entrepreneurs to understand the actual procurement needs, technical standards, and vendor registration processes of PSUs. MSEs should leverage these opportunities while strengthening their quality and production capabilities.
Representatives from HAL, Power Grid, RDSO, ALIMCO, NTPC, and GAIL provided information on procurement and vendor registration opportunities available for MSEs during the event. Discussions were held regarding prospects in sectors such as railways, defense, energy, technical products, manpower, and maintenance services. During the event, a direct dialogue took place between PSU representatives and entrepreneurs regarding procurement requirements, quality standards, and business collaboration during the B2B meet and the PSU-MSME interaction session. More than 20 stalls were set up, where MSMEs and PSUs showcased their products and technologies.
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