Maharashtra Village Tops in e-Governance Awards, Tripura Takes Second Place

Rohini Gram Panchayat in Shirpur taluka, Dhule district, Maharashtra, has earned the Gold Award in the National e-Governance Awards 2025, marking a significant milestone for rural digital transformation. Rohini, a village that comprises the tribal community, has become a national model for rural governance powered by technology. 

Which Indian Village Got Gold Medal?

The Gram Panchayat will be given the award at the 28th National e-Government Conference in Visakhapatnam on June 9, 2025, after being chosen from more than 1.45 lakh entries submitted throughout India in the Grassroots Level Initiatives category.

Under the National e-Government Awards 2025's "Grassroots Level Initiatives" category, Rohini Gram Panchayat has been given the Gold Award. The award is to be presented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The community is renowned for introducing more than 956 digital services and is a prime example of digital inclusion, particularly for Scheduled Areas.

Digital Initiatives Adopted by Indian Village

This project is based in a fully tribal area in the Dhule district of Maharashtra.

It has created a completely online system to provide important government services easily.

• Birth and death certificates can now be received through WhatsApp or email.
• People can pay fees online and use a simple and user-friendly website.
• All services are given within 7 working days, as per the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act.

This system helps people in remote areas get their work done quickly without needing to visit government offices.

National e-Governance Award List

Check the list of awards given to different Gram Panchayats for their commendal effort in e-Governance:

What is National e-Governance Award?

The National e-Governance Awards are given every year to honor and promote the best digital governance projects in the country. These awards recognize efforts that use technology in smart and effective ways to improve government services for the public.

This year, Rohini's project received special attention, standing out from over 1.45 lakh applications that were submitted from different parts of India. The work of this village was praised for its innovative approach and real impact on people’s lives.

National e-Governance Award Cash Prize

The village will be honored with the Gold Award, which includes a trophy, an official certificate of recognition, and a cash prize of ₹10 lakh as a reward for its excellent contribution to the field of e-governance.