| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) | Recognized excellence in e-governance, with 2025 marking the first year Gram Panchayats were awarded in a dedicated category. |
| Date and Venue | Held on 22nd September 2025 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. |
| Theme | "Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation". |
| Award Presenter | Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the PMO. |
| Total Entries Evaluated | Over 1.45 lakh entries were assessed in a multi-tier process. |
| Gold Award | Rohini Gram Panchayat, Maharashtra: Maharashtra's first fully paperless e-Office GP; offers 1,027 online services; achieved 100% digital literacy; operates real-time grievance redressal and bulk SMS outreach. |
| Silver Award | West Majlishpur Gram Panchayat, Tripura: Citizen Charter-driven GP; provides digital services for registrations, MGNREGS job cards, trade licenses, and property records; digitally tracks all applications. |
| Jury Award | Palsana Gram Panchayat, Gujarat: Integrated Digital Gujarat and Gram Suvidha; enabled QR/UPI-based property tax payments and online grievance redressal; over 10,000 citizens use digital services annually. |
| Jury Award | Suakati Gram Panchayat, Odisha: Uses OdishaOne and Seva Odisha platforms for 24/7 access to essential services; emphasizes real-time tracking and women's leadership in governance. |
| Financial Grants | Gold Award: ₹10 lakh; Silver Award: ₹5 lakh (to reinvest in innovations). |
| Collaborating Organizations | Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR). |
| Impact | Digital inclusivity, transparency, ease of living, and women empowerment highlighted across awarded Panchayats. |
| Historic Significance | First-time recognition of Gram Panchayats for grassroots digital innovation in governance. |
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