**Executive Summary**
This report details Maharashtra’s achievement of two Gold Awards at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026 for excellence in digital service delivery. Kadepur Gram Panchayat and Zilla Parishad Nandurbar were recognized for their innovative use of technology in rural administration and healthcare. The awards, including a ₹10 lakh incentive, will be presented during the 29th National Conference on e-Governance in Jaipur on July 1–2, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Kadepur Gram Panchayat’s Digital Ecosystem**
* Established as a model for technology-driven rural administration, becoming the first paperless e-Office Gram Panchayat in India.
* Delivered over 1,355 online services to 4,321 beneficiaries, contributing to a 21% increase in revenue collection via digital payments.
* Implemented eight AI-based applications for administrative tasks, including scheme eligibility identification, RTI response generation, and meeting summarization.
* Utilized Blockchain technology for secure record management and GIS-based geo-tagging for 309 houses, which generated an additional ₹7.5 lakh in house tax revenue.
* Achieved 100% grievance resolution via the Meri Panchayat App and recorded the highest national digital participation in Gram Sabha meetings through the Nirnay App.
* Became the only Gram Panchayat in India with formally approved policies on e-Governance, AI, Blockchain, Robotics, and other emerging technologies.
**Zilla Parishad Nandurbar’s Healthcare Initiative**
* The Health Department received the Gold Award for the "e-Aarogya Dhamni" initiative.
* The program leverages digital tools to provide quality healthcare services to tribal and underserved communities in remote areas.
* Focuses on enhancing accessibility and responsiveness in the public healthcare delivery system.
**Award Recognition and Details**
* The awards will be conferred during the 29th National Conference on e-Governance in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
* Gold Award winners receive a trophy, a certificate, and a monetary incentive of ₹10 lakh to further strengthen public welfare initiatives.
**Impact Analysis**
**Kadepur Gram Panchayat and Zilla Parishad Nandurbar**
**Impact**
These entities have achieved national recognition as models for digital governance. They have seen tangible improvements in administrative efficiency, revenue collection, and the ability to serve remote or tribal populations.
**Action Required**
Representatives must attend the national conference in Jaipur on July 1–2, 2026, to receive their awards and utilize the ₹10 lakh incentive for future welfare projects.
**Rural and Tribal Citizens**
**Impact**
Residents benefit from 100% grievance resolution, paperless administration, and enhanced healthcare accessibility in remote regions. Digital participation in local governance has been significantly increased.
**Action Required**
Citizens are encouraged to continue using digital platforms such as the Meri Panchayat, Nirnay, and e-Aarogya Dhamni systems for service delivery and participation.
**Maharashtra State Government**
**Impact**
The awards reflect the state's successful commitment to leveraging technology for inclusive development and effective grassroots governance.
**Action Required**
The state must continue to support and scale these digital initiatives to maintain its leadership in e-governance.
Key Entities Referenced
National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026: A national recognition program that honors outstanding contributions to digital governance and citizen-centric service delivery.
Kadepur Gram Panchayat, Sangli, Maharashtra: The first Gram Panchayat in India to implement a fully paperless e-Office system and leverage AI and blockchain for rural administration.
e-Aarogya Dhamni: An e-governance healthcare initiative by Zilla Parishad Nandurbar focused on providing digital health services to tribal and remote areas.
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI): A digital transformation initiative by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj utilizing data platforms for governance improvement.
29th National Conference on e-Governance (Jaipur, Rajasthan): The official summit where national e-governance awards are presented and public welfare technology strategies are discussed.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Maharashtra secures Two Gold Awards at
National Awards for e-Governance 2026
Kadepur Gram Panchayat, Sangli and Zilla Parishad
Nandurbar recognised for Excellence in Digital Governance
and Citizen Service Delivery
प्रव तथ: 13 JUN 2026 4:16PM by PIB Mumbai
: Mumbai, 13 June 2026
Maharashtra has earned national recognition at the National Awards for e-
Governance (NAeG) 2026, with two Panchayati Raj-related initiatives securing Gold
Awards for their outstanding contributions to digital governance and citizen-centric
service delivery.
Kadepur Gram Panchayat of Kadegaon Taluka in Sangli district has been conferred
the Gold Award under the category "Grassroots Level Initiatives by Gram
Panchayats for Deepening/Widening of Service Delivery".
The Gram Panchayat has established a comprehensive end-to-end digital
governance ecosystem, emerging as a model for technology-driven rural
administration. It became the first Gram Panchayat in the country to implement a
fully paperless e-Office system, delivering more than 1,355 online services to 4,321
beneficiaries. The adoption of integrated digital payment systems has contributed to
a 21 per cent increase in revenue collection.
Leveraging emerging technologies, the Gram Panchayat has deployed eight Artificial
Intelligence-based applications, including tools for meeting summarisation, scheme
eligibility identification, Government Resolution extraction, smart noting
preparation, data analysis and RTI response generation, significantly enhancing
administrative efficiency and service delivery at the village level. Blockchain-enabled
record management has ensured secure and tamper-proof maintenance of digital
records, while GIS-based geo-tagging of 309 newly identified houses has led to an
increase of approximately ₹7.5 lakh in house tax revenue.
The Gram Panchayat has also achieved 100 per cent timely resolution of 1,736
citizen grievances through the Meri Panchayat App. All 60 Gram Sabha meetings
were scheduled through the Nirnay App, resulting in the highest level of digital
participation and utilisation recorded in the country. Notably, it is the only Gram
Panchayat in India with formally approved policies on e-Governance, ArtificialIntelligence, Blockchain, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Robotics,
demonstrating a structured and future-ready approach to technology adoption and
grassroots governance.
In another significant achievement for the State, the Health Department of Zilla
Parishad Nandurbar has received the Gold Award under the category "District Level
Initiatives in e-Governance" for its innovative initiative, e-Aarogya Dhamni –
Transforming Healthcare through e-Governance.
The initiative has leveraged modern digital tools to provide timely and quality
healthcare services to citizens residing in tribal and remote areas of Nandurbar
district. By enhancing accessibility and responsiveness in public healthcare delivery,
the programme has brought governance and essential health services closer to
underserved communities.The awards will be presented during the 29th National Conference on e-Governance
to be held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 1–2 July 2026. Gold Award recipients will receive
a trophy, certificate and an incentive of ₹10 lakh for further strengthening public
welfare initiatives.
The recognition of Kadepur Gram Panchayat and Zilla Parishad Nandurbar at the
national level reflects Maharashtra's continued commitment to leveraging
technology for effective governance, improved service delivery and inclusive
development at the grassroots level.
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