A one-day GeM Refresher Training Programme on procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was successfully organized on 2nd May 2025 at Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari. The event was chaired and inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. Z. P. Patel. The training was organized by the Planning Cell (University GeM Nodal Office) of the Office of the Director of Research.

During the inaugural session, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor encouraged all participants to actively seek solutions to challenges faced during GeM purchases and to make the most of the opportunity to learn from the expert trainer. He emphasized the importance of understanding GeM procedures for smoother and more transparent procurement processes.

Dr. T.R. Ahlawat, Director of Research, along with Dr. Amit Lathiya, Planning Officer and University GeM Nodal Officer provided key insights into GeM procurement practices relevant to the university.

The training was conducted by Shri Malek Mohammad Atik, GeM Trainer from the Department of Industries and Mines, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. He provided in-depth guidance on procurement processes through practical demonstrations and addressed participants' queries in a comprehensive Q&A session, offering practical solutions to common challenges faced by university staff.

The training programme witnessed the presence of Prof. Jaimin Naik, Director of Student Welfare; Shri Chirag Naik, Comptroller; along with a large gathering of Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs), buyers, and other university staff involved in procurement activities across various departments and centers