Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced reforms to boost innovation by delegating procurement powers to institutions, bypassing GeM for specialized research needs after consultations with IITs and research bodies.

• Institutional heads can bypass GeM for specialized equipment procurement after approval, easing research delays.
• Financial ceilings lifted enabling flexible funding for institutions to support diverse research projects.
• Reforms streamline processes via consultations with 13 IITs and research bodies to address key challenges.