Four Panchayati Raj initiatives won the National Awards for e-Governance 2026; awards will be presented at the 29th National Conference on e-Governance, Jaipur, 1–2 July 2026.
Awarded Panchayati Raj Initiatives
- Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) — Gold: Ministry of Panchayati Raj index; category: Digital Transformation through Data Analytics; assesses over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats.
- Kadepur Gram Panchayat (Maharashtra) — Gold: Delivered 1,300+ services online using AI and blockchain.
- Bijoy Nagar Gram Panchayat (Tripura) — Silver: Provides 100+ online services; own-source revenue increased by 194%; achieved full digital literacy among women.
- Nandurbar Zilla Parishad Health — Gold: e-Aarogya Dhamni uses digital tools to improve healthcare access for tribal populations in remote areas.
Key Digital Platforms & Scale
- e-GramSwaraj: Digitises planning, budgeting and payments for 2.59 lakh Panchayats.
- SabhaSaar: AI-generated Gram Sabha minutes in 23 languages.
- Meri Panchayat App: Over 1 crore downloads.
- SVAMITVA Scheme: Drone surveys in 3.30 lakh villages; 3.19 crore property cards issued.
Awards Framework
- NAeG 2026 selection: 17 projects across seven categories; theme: Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-Enabled, Data-Driven and Secure Digital Governance.
- Monetary incentives: Gold award: ₹10 lakh; Silver award: ₹5 lakh.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Institutional lead: Ministry of Panchayati Raj manages PAI; e-GramSwaraj operational coverage aligns with PAI assessment.
- Asset documentation: SVAMITVA’s 3.19 crore property cards provide a centralised rural property registry for planning and credit access.
- Technology mix: Deployments at gram‑panchayat level include AI, blockchain and drone mapping for services, records and minutes.