New Delhi, April 16 -- Government e-Marketplace (GeM), India's largest e-marketplace for public procurement, has facilitated insurance for more than 1.3 crore individuals covering Health, Life and Personal Accident Insurance policies, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Wednesday.

The GeM has facilitated the hiring of 1 million manpower resources in FY 24-25, the ministry said.

The Insurance Services category was introduced on GeM in January 2022 to bring greater efficiency, transparency and cost-effectiveness in procuring insurance policies.

By ensuring that only Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)-approved service providers are onboarded. GeM has established a reliable and trusted mechanism for ava...