Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 19: The Directorate of Economics & Statistics here today organized a one-day training workshop and trained the Drawing & Disbursing Officers (DDOs) of Jammu Division on Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
The programme was held under the leadership of the Regional Director, Evaluation & Statistics, Jammu, Ashu Gupta with an aim to strengthen digital procurement practices across the region.
The workshop was graced by Satvir Kour Sudan, Director General, Economics & Statistics J&K, who highlighted the Government of J&K’s strong thrust on adopting fully digital, paper-light and transparent procurement systems, in alignment with the broader vision of good governance and administrative reform.
The technical sessions were led by Sarthak Khoda, Senior Consultant, GeM and Amir Ali, Senior Assistant Director (GeM), who served as key resource persons. They provided hands-on training on various aspects of GeM operations, including vendor selection, bid management, order placement, contract execution and payment processes through PFMS.
Participants included Chief Planning Officers, Principal School of Applied Economics & Statistics, District Statistics & Evaluation Officers, DDOs and officers and officials from the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Regional Director Evaluation & Statistics, Jammu and various other offices of Jammu Division.
Speaking on the occasion, Regional Director Jammu, Ashu Gupta emphasized the crucial role of DDOs in implementing procurement reforms at the grassroots level.
The workshop concluded with an interactive session during which participants raised queries and shared challenges encountered in their respective offices.
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