Keonjhar, Odisha — In an effort to promote digital innovation at the grassroots level, India’s Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances have unveiled a new category under the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025. This initiative aims to recognize outstanding digital efforts by Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) throughout the country.
The Suakati Gram Panchayat from Keonjhar district has earned the Jury Award in this new category, which is aimed at celebrating the vital contributions of Gram Panchayats in enhancing service delivery. The award, titled “Grassroots Level Initiatives for Deepening Service Delivery at Gram Panchayats or Equivalent Traditional Local Bodies,” seeks to highlight how these local bodies play a crucial role in improving citizens’ quality of life through transparent and effective governance.
In a thorough evaluation process that spanned multiple tiers, including Block, District, State, and National levels, a total of four Gram Panchayats were selected as winners out of more than 145,000 entries submitted from 26 States and Union Territories. This reflects the widespread engagement and creativity among local governing bodies in India.
The winners include the following: the Gold Award was presented to the Rohini Gram Panchayat in Dhule District, Maharashtra; the Silver Award went to West Majlishpur Gram Panchayat in West Tripura District, Tripura; and Jury Awards were given to Palsana Gram Panchayat in Surat District, Gujarat, and Suakati Gram Panchayat in Odisha. The recognition highlights the innovative spirit of these communities in enhancing digital governance.
The NAeG 2025 awards come with significant accolades, including a trophy, a certificate, and financial incentives of Rs 10 lakh for Gold Award winners and Rs 5 lakh for Silver Award recipients. These funds are intended to assist the winning districts or Gram Panchayats in implementing their projects or bridging resource gaps in public welfare initiatives.
The ceremony honoring these achievements will take place during the upcoming 28th National Conference on e-Governance. The event is being organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, representing a significant step in promoting digital governance in India.
Overall, the recognition of these Gram Panchayats not only underscores their innovative approaches but also their commitment to enhancing the quality of services available to citizens, ultimately contributing to improved living standards in local communities.
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