Delhi Government Bans Hospital Direct GeM Portal Purchases

The Delhi government has told its hospitals to stop buying things directly through the online GeM portal, like a special online store for government.

Now, hospitals have to ask the government's central purchasing team to buy things for them.

This is because some hospitals were paying too much for medical supplies.

The government hopes this new rule will save money and prevent problems.

If hospitals need something fast, they can still ask the central team to buy it for them.

The GeM portal helps the government buy goods and services, and it started in 2016.

The government says this platform has reduced corruption and helps small businesses.