Here are some updates and changes happening on the GeM Portal between May 2024 and December 2024: 1. **Technical Overhaul**: The GeM portal will undergo a major technical overhaul, making it temporarily unavailable from **00:00 hrs of 27th November 2024 to 23:59 hrs of 5th December 2024**. 2. **Scheduled Maintenance**: Periodic scheduled maintenance will be conducted to improve system performance and security | National Public Procurement Portal ...](https://gem.gov.in/). 3. **Policy Updates**: Amendments in procurement policies and financial rules may be implemented | National Public Procurement Portal ...](https://gem.gov.in/). 4. **New Features**: Introduction of new features and functionalities to enhance user experience and streamline the procurement process | National Public Procurement Portal ...](https://gem.gov.in/). 5. **Notification Delays**: Users might experience receiving email and SMS notifications delays due to system updates | National Public Procurement Portal .....
2. New on GeM Latest Feature : NEWLY ADDED “ NOV 2023 - WHY SELL ON GEM Why Sell on GeM? Access to National Public Procurement market No charges or fee for getting registered Special provisions and sections for startups, MSMEs and Emporium products Fully online, paperless and contactless platform A list of prerequisites for the seller registration has been made available so that it becomes a guide to the seller during registration https://gem.gov.in/support/sellers/?lang=english Brand application and brand approval process has been revamped for sellers Multiple invoice for single order Easy access to participate in bids/reverse auction Clock has been enabled in RA to display remaining time for seller participation Online grievance redressal mechanism for quick resolution All sellers will be shown reasons for rejection Seller friendly dashboard ...