The Indian government has entrusted L Satya Srinivas, an Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, with the additional charge of CEO of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. This development follows the appointment of the previous CEO, P K Singh, as Secretary in the Ministry of Renewable Energy.

Srinivas, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes), now takes the helm of the public procurement platform, which plays a crucial role in facilitating online purchases of goods and services for central government ministries and departments. The GeM portal, which was launched on August 9, 2016, has since become an integral tool for streamlining government procurement processes, enhancing transparency, and improving efficiency.

“We are honoured to announce the appointment of Shri L Satya Srinivas, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Government e Marketplace on additional charge,” GeM said in a post on social media platform X.

With vast experience in customs and indirect taxes, Srinivas is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the platform’s operation. His leadership comes at a critical time when the government is pushing for digital transformation across its departments, and GeM is positioned as a key component in making public procurement more accessible and accountable.

As Srinivas takes on this additional responsibility, the focus will likely be on further improving GeM’s user experience and expanding its reach. The platform is already a significant player in the government’s efforts to modernize procurement and increase the efficiency of public spending, and his leadership will be pivotal in driving this mission forward.