Bhubaneswar, India — The Suakati Gram Panchayat in Keonjhar district has earned a remarkable distinction, winning a Jury Award at the 22nd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025. This accolade adds to Odisha’s reputation for innovation in local governance, as Suakati is one of only three local bodies across the nation to achieve recognition in a newly established category for Gram Panchayats.
This inaugural category highlights successful grassroots initiatives that effectively utilize technology to improve service delivery. Alongside Suakati, Palsana Gram Panchayat from Gujarat and the Lalitpur Municipal Council from Uttar Pradesh also received accolades, underscoring a growing emphasis on digital empowerment at the local level.
The National Awards for e-Governance are hosted annually by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, with the goal of promoting best practices in digital governance within India’s governmental framework. The current edition awards a total of 10 Gold and 6 Silver honors across six categories, recognizing advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, and the replication of successful national projects at state or district levels.
Among this year’s prominent Gold awardees are several noteworthy initiatives. The Indian Bureau of Mines received recognition for its Mining Tenement System, while the India Meteorological Department was honored for its Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System. Additionally, the Commercial Tax Department of Madhya Pradesh was acknowledged for its SAMPADA 2.0 initiative, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation was recognized for Digi Yatra, which simplifies air travel through digitization.
Other deserving projects included submissions from the Ministry of Defence, the National Highways Authority of India, and the National Informatics Centre, showcasing the breadth of innovation in digital governance across various sectors.
Each Gold Award recipient receives a trophy, a certificate, and an incentive of ₹10 lakh, while Silver Awardees are granted ₹5 lakh. These financial awards are intended to assist the recipients in furthering their digital initiatives or addressing essential resource needs in public service delivery.
The official presentation of these awards will take place during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance, bringing together digital innovators nationwide. This conference will serve as a platform to celebrate advancements in e-governance and explore future endeavors in leveraging technology for public service.
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