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Keonjhar’s Suakati Gram Panchayat Shines at National e-Governance Awards for Innovative Digital Services

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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 … Read more

Empowering Local Governance: Odisha’s Suakati Gram Panchayat Shines at National e-Governance Awards 2025

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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 … Read more

Odisha’s Suakati Gram Panchayat Shines at National Awards for e-Governance, Paving the Way for Digital Excellence in Rural India

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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, … Read more