T he SVAMITVA and Mission Antyodaya Projects were honored with the prestigious National Awards for e-Governance 2023 - Gold and Silver respectively for their pioneering utilization of emerging technologies to deliver citizen-centric services. These accolades were presented at the 26th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on August 25, 2023, by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Under the theme ‘Viksit Bharat, Empowering Citizens,’ the 26th NCeG was jointly organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
The SVAMITVA Project, which empowers rural property owners through drone and GIS technology, received the prestigious National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold). This recognition underscores its innovative approach in providing citizen-centric services. The initiative’s success is the result of collaborative efforts involving Survey of India, State Revenue and Panchayati Raj Departments, and NIC–GIS.
Similarly, the Mission Antyodaya initiative by the Department of Rural Development, Government of India, earned the Silver Award in the “Government Process Re-engineering for Digital Transformation” category at NCeG. This program optimizes resource utilization across 26 ministries, conducting surveys and collecting vital data at the village level to drive digital transformation and promote equitable development.
The accolades bestowed upon the SVAMITVA and Mission Antyodaya Projects highlight their dedication to leverage technology for citizen empowerment and digital advancement. They serve as shining examples of how e-Governance can enrich lives and foster inclusive development
