The Aabhar Collection Latest News
Indian Railways will patronise the newly launched ‘Aabhar’ online store that will showcase a range of exquisite gift items manufactured by indigenous tribes, handloom weavers.
About The Aabhar Collection
- It is an online store on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal dedicated to showcasing exquisite gift items and hampers.
- The collection, which currently features over 150 items, is part of GeM's mandate to promote social inclusion.
- Products in the collection are select One District One Product (ODOP) and Geographical Indication (GI) items.Â
- They are sourced exclusively from:
- Central Cottage Industries Emporium (CCIE)
- Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
- Various Central and State Handicraft and Handloom Emporiums
Key Facts about Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
- It is the Public Procurement Portal for procurement of goods and services for all Central Government and State Government Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Units (PSUs), and affiliated.
- The portal was launched in August 2016 by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
- GeM endeavours to make the public procurement process transparent, efficient, and inclusive.Â
- The purchases through GeM by government users have been authorized and made mandatory by the Ministry of Finance by adding a new Rule No. 149 in the General Financial Rules, 2017.
Source: TH
The Aabhar Collection FAQs
Q1: What is The Aabhar Collection?
Ans: An online store on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) showcasing gift items and hampers.
Q2: Approximately how many items are featured in The Aabhar Collection?
Ans: ODOP (One District One Product) and GI (Geographical Indication) items.
Q3: What type of items are mainly displayed in The Aabhar Collection?
Ans: Exquisite gift items and hampers.
