New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Pradeep Beniwal, Senior Manager at Government e Marketplace (GeM), successfully completed the Spartathlon 2025, a gruelling 246 km ultramarathon widely regarded as one of the world's toughest endurance races, as per a release from GeM.

In his May 2025 review of GeM, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal emphasised the twin priorities of strengthening procurement processes and accelerating state-wise expansion, alongside developing a more user-friendly interface to empower both buyers and sellers.

Beyond these reforms, he also highlighted the importance of employee well-being, promotion of sports and creating opportunities for participation in international events.

Covering the distance in 30 hours and 8 mi...