Ministry: Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances And Pensions
Department: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
The scheme aims to recognize excellence in e-governance. It provides awards and incentives up to ₹10,00,000 to outstanding initiatives.
₹10.0 L
Award Components
Gold Award:
Silver Award:
Additional Benefits
Mode of Disbursement
The applicant should be a central ministry or department, state or union territory government, district, or urban local body.
The applicant should be an academic institution, research organization, or startup (as per the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade definition).
The applicant should have implemented an e-governance project using information and communication technology.
The applicant should ensure that the project was launched between 01.10.2023 and 30.09.2025.
The applicant should ensure that the project is fully operational as on 01.12.2025.
The applicant should submit only one project under one category.
The applicant should ensure that the project demonstrates innovation, efficiency, transparency, and citizen-centric service delivery.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
Step 01: The applicant should visit the official National e-Governance portal (NCEG portal).
Step 02: The applicant should register the organization using valid credentials and email ID.
Step 03: The applicant should log in using the registered username and password.
Step 04: The applicant should select the appropriate award category.
Step 05: The applicant should fill in the online application form with project details.
Step 06: The applicant should upload required documents including the self-certification form.
Step 07: The application undergoes screening, evaluation, spot verification, and jury presentation stages.
Step 08: Final awards are announced after evaluation and approval by the competent authority.
NOTE: The applicant should submit the application online before the deadline.
