(NAeG) 2026: Panchayati Raj Initiatives Selection of Panchayati Raj Initiatives Four Panchayati Raj-related initiatives have been selected for the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026. The selection highlights the growing role of Gram Panchayats in promoting digital governance and citizen-centric service delivery. Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) The Panchayat Advancement Index has received the Gold Award under the category “Digital Transformation by Use of Data Analytics in Digital Platforms.” The index assesses the performance of Gram Panchayats across the country based on indicators linked to the Localized Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs). Awards for Gram Panchayats Kadepur Gram Panchayat, located in Sangli district of Maharashtra, has won the Gold Award under the category “Grassroots-Level Initiatives by Gram Panchayats for Deepening and Widening of Service Delivery.” Bijoy Nagar Gram Panchayat, situated in West Tripura district of Tripura, has secured the Silver Award in the same category. District-Level Initiative The Health Department of Zilla Parishad Nandurbar, Maharashtra, has received the Gold Award under the District-Level Initiatives in e-Governance category. The award has been conferred for the e-Aarogya Dhamni initiative, which utilizes digital tools to improve healthcare services in tribal and remote areas. Significance of the Awards The awards recognize the innovative application of digital technologies and the effective delivery of public services at the grassroots level. 29th National Conference on e-Governance The awards will be presented during the 29th National Conference on e-Governance. The conference will be held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on the 1st and 2nd of next month. The theme of the conference is “Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-Enabled, Data-Driven and Secure Digital Governance.” Incentive Amount Gold Awardees will receive an incentive of ₹10 lakh. Silver Awardees will receive an incentive of ₹5 lakh. The financial assistance is intended to support the implementation of projects and programmes and to bridge resource gaps in public…
