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DARPG Announces National Awards for e-Governance 2026; Nominations Open from September 1- Check Details

DARPG opens nominations for National Awards for e-Governance 2026 from Sept 1; 16 awards to honor digital innovation, AI use, and service delivery.
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New Delhi: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has officially notified the Scheme for the 23rd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026, inviting nominations from across India to celebrate innovation, efficiency, and excellence in e-Governance.

Aimed at promoting best practices in digital governance, the awards will recognize outstanding contributions under seven broad categories through 16 awards—including 10 Gold and 6 Silver Awards.

Award Categories for NAeG 2026:

Eligible nominations may be submitted under the following categories:

  1. Government Process Re-engineering using technology for digital transformation.
  2. Innovation through AI and emerging technologies for citizen-centric service delivery.
  3. Best practices or innovations in Cyber Security.
  4. District-level e-Governance initiatives.
  5. Grassroots digital initiatives by Gram Panchayats or local bodies to improve service delivery.
  6. Replication and Scaling of nationally awarded or mission-mode projects at state/district levels.
  7. Data Analytics-driven transformation by Central Ministries, States, and UTs.

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Key Dates:

  • Nominations Open: September 1, 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: October 15, 2025
  • Eligible Project Timeline: Projects launched between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2025, and must be fully operational as of August 1, 2025.

Awards & Incentives:

Each Gold Awardee will receive:

  • A trophy
  • A certificate
  • ₹10 lakh incentive for the implementing agency

Each Silver Awardee will receive:

  • A certificate
  • ₹5 lakh incentive

The incentives are meant to support ongoing public service projects or bridge resource gaps within government organizations.

Who Can Apply:

  • Central Ministries/Departments
  • State/UT Governments
  • District Administrations
  • Gram Panchayats & Local Bodies
  • Startups
  • Academic & R&D Institutions

Applications can be submitted online via the official portal: www.nceg.gov.in

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About the Awards:

The National Awards for e-Governance, presented annually by DARPG, aim to recognize and encourage outstanding e-Governance initiatives that bring transparency, efficiency, and citizen satisfaction to public services. The awards foster knowledge-sharing and serve as a national platform for showcasing innovation in digital governance.


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