The Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), in collaboration with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), recently organized a workshop in Shillong on ‘Public Procurement- Issues and Challenges and Sharing of Experiences of Best Practices.’ Inaugurated by Smt. Ravneet Kaur, Chairperson, CCI, the event witnessed the presence of Ms. Anupama Anand, Secretary, CCI, and Shri Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE. Senior officials from CCI, GeM, and various Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) across the nation participated, totaling 85 attendees from 31 PSEs. Smt. Ravneet Kaur stressed the importance of a competitive market system in the globalized era, while Ms. Anupama Anand highlighted the multifaceted role of Public Procurement. Shri Atul Sobti emphasized the transparency and efficiency that procurement brings to governance. SCOPE continues its efforts with upcoming workshops, including one on ‘Right to Information’ in Shillong, focusing on the North-Eastern region.
Shri Atul Sobti said that Public Procurement facilitates a transparent and efficient governing system, and seeing the sheer value and volume of procurement, its role cannot be underestimated. He further highlighted SCOPE’s continued endeavour to conduct workshops on pertinent subjects across the country.
