New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has issued the scheme guidelines for the 23rd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said on Saturday.
Nominations can be submitted through www.nceg.gov.in from September 1, 2025, until October 15, 2025.
The awards, presented annually, recognize and encourage excellence in implementing e-Governance initiatives. They seek to honor significant achievements, foster the sharing of effective practices, and promote innovation in digital governance.
For 2026, nominations can be made in the following categories: Government Process Re-engineering using technology for Digital Transformation, Innovation using AI and other emerging technologies for Citizen-Centric Services, Best e-Governance Practices/Innovation in Cyber Security, District-Level Initiatives in e-Governance, Grassroots Initiatives by Gram Panchayats or equivalent Local Bodies for Enhanced Service Delivery, Replication and Scaling of Nationally Awarded and Mission-mode e-Governance Projects by States/UTs/Districts, and Digital Transformation using Data Analytics in Digital Platforms by Central Ministries/States/UTs.
Projects must have been launched between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2025, and be fully operational by August 1, 2025, to qualify.
The NAeG 2026 will present 16 awards — 10 Gold and 6 Silver. Gold Awardees will receive a trophy, certificate, and ₹10 lakh, while Silver Awardees will receive a trophy, certificate, and ₹5 lakh. The incentives will go to the respective district or organization for project implementation or to bridge resource gaps in public welfare initiatives.
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