Q1. What is the Inclusive Procurement Provision on MSME Global Mart?

The Inclusive Procurement Provision is a dedicated digital platform on MSME Global Mart that enables CPSEs, PSUs and Government Buyers to discover, connect and procure from verified SC/ST-owned and Women-owned MSMEs. It has been designed to facilitate inclusive sourcing, vendor development and achievement of public procurement objectives

Q2. Why should a CPSE/PSU use the Inclusive Procurement Provision?

The platform provides a focused ecosystem of verified suppliers, enabling buyers to:

• Identify eligible SC/ST and Women MSMEs quickly.
• Expand their vendor base.
• Improve supplier diversity.
• Reduce vendor search time.
• Support inclusive economic growth.
• Facilitate compliance with Government procurement mandates.

Q3. How does this help CPSEs/PSUs meet Public Procurement Policy requirements?

The Government of India mandates Central Ministries, Departments and CPSEs to procure at least 25% of their annual procurement from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), including a sub-target of 4% from SC/ST-owned MSEs and 3% from Women-owned MSEs. The Inclusive Procurement Provision helps buyers identify and engage eligible enterprises in a structured manner, thereby supporting achievement of these targets.

Q4. What makes this platform different from generic procurement portals?

Unlike conventional procurement portals that list all vendors together, MSME Global Mart provides:

• Dedicated sourcing channels for SC/ST and Women entrepreneurs.
• Access to verified and certified enterprises.
• Focused supplier discovery.
• Procurement-target facilitation.
• Sector-wise and category-wise search capabilities.
• Direct engagement opportunities with MSMEs.

Q5. Are the enterprises available on the platform verified?

Yes. The platform focuses on certified and verified SC/ST and Women-owned MSMEs, providing greater confidence to procurement officials during vendor identification and sourcing activities.

Q6. How can a CPSE/PSU find suitable vendors on the platform?

Buyers can search enterprises using multiple parameters such as:

• Keyword-based search
• Product category
• Service category
• Manufacturer/Service Provider classification
• State
• District
• Special categories such as North-East Region, PwBD and Minority-owned enterprises

Q7. Can procurement requirements be directly posted on the platform?

Yes. CPSEs and PSUs can submit their procurement requirements through the Request for Quotation (RFQ) facility, enabling targeted outreach to eligible Women and SC/ST enterprises.

Q8. How does the RFQ feature benefit procurement teams?

The RFQ facility:

• Reduces sourcing effort.
• Reaches a targeted supplier community.
• Encourages wider participation.
• Improves response rates from relevant MSMEs.
• Enhances competition and value discovery.

Q9. How does MSME Global Mart improve vendor discovery compared to traditional methods?

Traditional sourcing often requires multiple vendor databases, outreach campaigns and manual verification. MSME Global Mart offers a centralized repository of verified enterprises with structured enterprise information, product details, certifications and contact channels, making vendor discovery faster and more efficient.

Q10. What benefits does supplier diversity bring to CPSEs and PSUs?

Supplier diversity helps organizations:

• Reduce dependency on limited vendors.
• Enhance supply chain resilience.
• Promote innovation through new suppliers.
• Increase competition.
• Demonstrate commitment to ESG and inclusive growth objectives.
• Strengthen local and regional economic development.

Q11. Can the platform support Vendor Development Programmes (VDPs)?

Yes. CPSEs and PSUs can identify potential vendors for vendor development initiatives and strengthen engagement with emerging Women and SC/ST entrepreneurs. This aligns with Government efforts to encourage broader MSME participation in public procurement.

Q12. How does the platform contribute to nation-building?

Procurement from Women and SC/ST enterprises promotes entrepreneurship, employment generation, economic inclusion and regional development. By sourcing through this provision, CPSEs and PSUs directly contribute to inclusive economic growth and empowerment of underrepresented communities.

Q13. Does the platform help reduce procurement cycle time?

Yes. Since buyers can directly identify eligible vendors, view enterprise information and issue RFQs from a single platform, the time spent on supplier identification and preliminary screening is significantly reduced.

Q14. What information is available about enterprises on the platform?

The platform provides structured enterprise profiles including:

• Business details
• Product and service offerings
• Certifications
• Category information
• Location details
• Contact channels

This enables informed procurement decisions.

Q15. Why should procurement officers prefer MSME Global Mart for inclusive procurement?

Because it offers:

• A dedicated inclusive procurement ecosystem.
• Verified SC/ST and Women MSME supplier base.
• Direct RFQ capability.
• Enhanced procurement visibility.
• Easier compliance with procurement mandates.
• Faster vendor discovery.
• Better networking and B2B engagement opportunities.
• Contribution towards national inclusion and entrepreneurship goals.