DARPG issues guidelines for 28th National Awards for e-Governance 2025
Nominations in six categories are open on www.nceg.gov.in till 15 February 2025.
Summary
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) issued the guidelines for the 28th National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025 on 1 January 2025, with DARPG Secretary V. Srinivas launching the nomination portal www.nceg.gov.in. The National Awards for e-Governance 2025 will have 16 awards — 10 Gold and 6 Silver — across six categories, including innovation by use of AI and new-age technologies and best e-Gov practices in cyber security. Gold awardees will receive ₹10 lakh and Silver awardees ₹5 lakh for use on public welfare projects, and nominations can be submitted until 5 pm on 15 February 2025.
Key facts
- Date
- 1 January 2025
- Portal
- www.nceg.gov.in, launched by DARPG Secretary V. Srinivas
- Awards
- 16 — 10 Gold, 6 Silver
- Incentive
- ₹10 lakh (Gold), ₹5 lakh (Silver), plus trophy and certificate
- Deadline
- 5 pm, 15 February 2025
- Categories
- Government Process Re-engineering; Innovation by AI and new-age tech; Cyber Security practices; Grassroot initiatives by Districts/ULBs/Gram Panchayats; Replication of awarded projects; Digital transformation using data analytics
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many awards will be conferred under the 28th National Awards for e-Governance 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 16
PIB (DARPG): 16 awards are being conferred under NAeG 2025 — 10 Gold and 6 Silver.
What incentive will Gold awardees receive under the National Awards for e-Governance 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹10 lakh
PIB (DARPG): an incentive of ₹10 lakh for Gold awardees and ₹5 lakh for Silver awardees, to be used for public welfare projects.