Keonjhar, India — Suakati Gram Panchayat has achieved the Jury Award in the newly created category for “Grassroots-level Initiatives in Gram Panchayats for Deepening Service Delivery” at this year’s National Awards for e-Governance, showcasing the impact of digital innovation in local governance. This recognition underscores the Panchayat’s commitment to improving public services and governance through technology.
The award ceremony took place during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the conference, with awards presented by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for the Prime Minister’s Office.
Under the leadership of Sarpanch Kautuka Naik, Suakati Gram Panchayat was acknowledged for effectively implementing the OdishaOne and Seva Odisha platforms. These digital services grant citizens around-the-clock access to government resources and allow for real-time tracking of requests, significantly promoting service efficiency and transparency. The Panchayat’s approach emphasizes inclusive governance, prioritizing women’s leadership and ensuring equitable access to services for all citizens.
Other award recipients included Rohini Gram Panchayat from Maharashtra, which captured the Gold Award, and West Majlishpur Gram Panchayat from Tripura, awarded the Silver. Palsana Gram Panchayat from Gujarat also received a Jury Award for its exemplary contributions.
As part of the recognition, each winning Gram Panchayat was awarded a trophy, a certificate, and financial incentives aimed at further service improvement. The Gold Award recipients received ₹10 lakh, while the Silver Award winners received ₹5 lakh to support community-centric initiatives.
This award category, established for the first time this year by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) alongside the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, reinforces the belief that “Good Governance is best delivered through Digital Governance.”
The National Conference, which runs for two days and is themed “Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation,” continues with a special plenary session. This session, chaired by Vivek Bharadwaj from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, is set to highlight innovative practices from various Gram Panchayats, aiming to replicate successful examples across India and bolster digital governance at the local level.
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