Bhubaneswar, India — Suakati gram panchayat in the Banspal block of Odisha’s Keonjhar district has earned a prestigious Jury Award at the 22nd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025. This recognition places it among the select few local bodies in the nation honored for their innovative use of technology in improving public service delivery.
Designated as one of only three gram panchayats nationwide to receive recognition in this newly introduced category, Suakati’s achievement highlights the effectiveness of grassroots initiatives that leverage technological advancements. The other two local bodies recognized with similar honors include Palsana gram panchayat from Gujarat and Lalitpur Municipal Council in Uttar Pradesh.
The National Awards for e-Governance, organized annually by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, aim to celebrate excellence in digital governance across Indian government institutions. This year, the awards encompassed a total of 10 Gold and 6 Silver honors across six categories, emphasizing innovations in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity practices, and data analytics for digital transformation.
Notable winners of Gold awards include the Mining Tenement System from the Indian Bureau of Mines, the India Meteorological Department’s Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System, and the Madhya Pradesh Commercial Tax Department’s SAMPADA 2.0. The Ministry of Civil Aviation’s Digi Yatra also received recognition, in addition to various projects from other government entities.
Each Gold award recipient is granted a trophy, a certificate, and an incentive of ₹10 lakh, while Silver awardees are awarded ₹5 lakh. The monetary rewards are intended to support the continuation of digital initiatives or to address significant resource gaps in local public service delivery.
The awards are set to be presented at the upcoming 28th National Conference on e-Governance, where digital pioneers from across the nation will gather to reflect on India’s progress in e-governance and discuss future directions.
Keonjhar Collector Vishal Singh expressed pride in Suakati’s achievement, noting that the award signifies the transformative impact of technology at the grassroots level. He emphasized that this acknowledgment reinforces the belief that innovative and dedicated governance can significantly uplift rural communities. Singh commended the Suakati team for their vision and commitment, indicating that this success would likely inspire other panchayats within the district and beyond to adopt digital governance measures for improved service delivery.
This recognition of Suakati gram panchayat serves as a motivating force for local governance across India, showcasing how effective digital solutions can enhance civic engagement and public service efficiency.
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