Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG):
1.The objective of the Awards is to recognize and promote excellence in implementation of e-Governance initiatives.
2.NAeG, 2025 includes the Gram Panchayats category for the first time.
3.An incentive of Rs 10 lakh for Gold Awardees and Rs 5 Lakhs for Silver Awardees is given to the District/organization under the scheme of this Award.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: All Statements are correct

Statement 1 is correct: National e-Governance Awards is recognized amongst the most competitive and prestigious digital governance awards in the country.

  • Objective: The objective of the Award is to recognize and promote excellence in implementation of e-Governance initiatives.

Statement 2 is correct: The NAeG 2025 awardees in six categories include the Gram Panchayats category for the first time, recognising deepening and widening of service delivery at grassroots level through digitization.

Statement 3 is correct: The NAeG Awards, 2025 consist of: (i) Trophy, (ii) Certificate and (iii) an incentive of Rs 10 lakh for Gold Awardees and Rs 5 Lakhs for Silver Awardees- to be awarded to the District/ Organisation/ Gram Panchayat for being utilised for implementation of project/programme or bridging resources gaps in any area of public welfare.

Source: PIB


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