The Government of India has appointed Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Government e Marketplace (GeM), effective March 3, 2025. He will continue to hold his existing responsibilities in the Department of Commerce alongside this role.
Strategic Appointment at a Crucial Time
GeM, India’s largest e-marketplace for government procurement, is currently transitioning to a next-generation digital platform powered by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The platform has recorded a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹4.58 lakh crore, marking a 28.65% year-on-year growth.
About Ajay Bhadoo
A 1999-batch IAS officer from the Gujarat cadre, Bhadoo has over two decades of experience in policy formulation and governance. His career highlights include:
- Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce (since August 2024)
- Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India
- Joint Secretary to Former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind
- CEO of Gujarat Maritime Board
- Commissioner of Rajkot and Vadodara Municipal Corporations
Bhadoo holds a Civil Engineering degree and a Master’s in Business Law from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.
His appointment is expected to drive digital transformation in government procurement, enhancing transparency and efficiency in public procurement processes.
