DARPG notifies scheme for the 23rd National Awards for e-Governance 2026
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) notified on 9 August 2025 the scheme guidelines for the 23rd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026, with 16 awards across seven categories.
Summary
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) issued the scheme guidelines for the 23rd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026 on 9 August 2025. A total of 16 awards, 10 Gold and 6 Silver, will be given across seven categories; each award carries a trophy, a certificate and an incentive of ₹10 lakh for Gold and ₹5 lakh for Silver awardees. Nominations will be accepted on the NAeG portal from 1 September 2025, with 15 October 2025 as the last date. Eligible projects must have been launched between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2025 and be fully operational as of 1 August 2025.
Key facts
- Notified
- 9 Aug 2025, DARPG
- Edition
- 23rd NAeG, 2026
- Awards
- 16 (10 Gold, 6 Silver) in 7 categories
- Incentive
- ₹10 lakh per Gold, ₹5 lakh per Silver
- Nominations
- 1 Sep to 15 Oct 2025
- Eligibility window
- Launched 1 Jul 2023 to 30 Jun 2025; operational by 1 Aug 2025
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which department notified the scheme for the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026 in August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) issued the scheme guidelines for the 23rd NAeG 2026.
How many awards will be conferred under the National Awards for e-Governance 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 16
A total of 16 awards, 10 Gold and 6 Silver, will be conferred across seven categories under NAeG 2026.