Piyush Goyal holds review meet to promote Make in India in procurement process of Railways

Amid push for Make in India campaign and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal on Saturday reviewed steps to incorporate indigeusly manufactured products in procurement process for Railways and Union government. A review meeting was held in this regard which was attended by Minister of State of Railways Suresh C Angadi, Railway Board Members, CEO/GeM and representatives of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce.

"Minister of Railways and Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal reviewed steps to promote Make in India products in procurement process of Indian Railways as well as Government of India. During meeting, Piyush Goyal urged to take measures to generate confidence in industry of corruption-free and transparent procurement environment on Indian Railways," according to a press statement from Ministry of Railways.

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"While reviewing steps to promote Make in India products in procurement process, it was emphasised to increase participation of local vendors in procurement process. It was also decided that local content clause in procurement should be such that we may get more bids from local vendors/suppliers. This would also give a boost to mission Atmanirbhar Bharat. Active support of DPIIT was sought to make suitable policy revisions, if required, to facilitate efforts of Indian Railways in this direction," press statement read.

It was felt that encourment needs to be given to such vendors who can supply higher locally manufactured content. It was also suggested to create a FAQ section along with a helpline number so that vendors may get clarity on various issues relating to procurement process, statement added.

A need for devising strategies for increasing participation of Indian service providers and component manufacturers furr was felt. Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is a highly invative idea in public procurement, across globe, Railway Ministry asserted.

Union Minister felt need to goods and services procurements for Railways through GeM platforms which will give access to MSMEs and or industries to participate in procurement of Railways.

"Indian Railways, one of largest procurement ncies of Government of India, is integrating its procurement systems with GeM to use GeM's full potential. department shared timelines for integration of Indian Railway e-Procurement system with GeM," statement read.

(With ANI inputs)

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