Odishas

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 Panchayat Shines at National e-Governance Awards, Paving the Way for Digital Innovation in Rural Governance

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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 … 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