On 5th September 2018, National Mission on Government e Marketplace (GeM) was launched to enhance the adoption and use of GeM by major central Ministries, State Governments and their agencies. The National Mission aims to promote inclusiveness, transparency and efficiency in public procurement and bring cashless, contactless and paperless transaction. It will increase overall efficiency and cost saving on government expenditure in procurement. A 6-week special drive is conducted from 6th September to 15th October 2018, where the mission will be launched at state headquarters by Chief Ministers.