GeM Marks Seven Years of Womaniya Initiative

On 14th January 2026, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) marked seven years of the Womaniya initiative.

  • The Womaniya Initiative, launched on January 14, 2019, was conceived to address the limited access of women entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to government markets.
  • By offering a direct, transparent, and fully digital interface between sellers and government buyers, Womaniya removed intermediaries and reduced traditional entry barriers.
  • Over time, it has evolved from a facilitation platform into a national ecosystem of opportunity, enabling women-led enterprises to compete, scale, and build credibility in public procurement.
  • As of January 14, 2026, more than 2 lakh women-led MSEs are ....
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