Government e-Marketplace (GeM) which is a Special Purpose Vehicle under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has taken a number of initiatives in the fight against COVID-19 Pandemic.<br />''<br />''GeM, which operates a dynamic, self-sustaining and user friendly portal for procurement of goods and services by Government offices, has taken steps to enable quick, efficient, transparent and cost-effective purchases in this hour of need. <br />''<br />''It has created several categories for medical supplies such as COVID-19 sample collection kit, reusable,  disposable thermometers, single use towels, thermal scanner, cardiac monitors, ICU beds, wheelchair, portable x-ray machines and surgical isolation face shield, among others.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">All original equipment manufacturers, re-sellers, and suppliers for these products are being identified for on boarding on GeM portal.</span><br />