Key Highlights
- Rohini Gram Panchayat, a 100% tribal village, clinched the Gold Award in the National e‑Governance Awards 2025.
- It was chosen from more than 145,000 entries nationwide in the Grassroots Level Initiatives category.
- The village has rolled out over 956 digital services, ranging from birth certificates to agricultural advisories.
- Its online portal guarantees delivery of public services within seven working days, in line with the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act.
Detailed Insights
Located in Dhule district’s Scheduled Tribes zone, Rohini has transformed traditional governance by adopting a fully electronic service delivery framework. Citizens can now request birth and death certificates through WhatsApp or email, pay fees online, and access a user‑friendly portal that consolidates all administrative functions. The initiative aligns with the state’s Right to Public Services Act, ensuring that every request is processed within a week.
The award, presented by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, recognizes the Panchayat’s pioneering role in digital inclusion. With 956+ services, the village covers education, health, women and child welfare, agriculture, and livestock management, and it actively engages the community via YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
Rohini’s success demonstrates how technology can bridge the rural‑urban divide, offering transparent, efficient governance to tribal populations and setting a national example for Digital India.
Key Concepts
- e‑Governance: The use of digital tools to deliver government services and facilitate citizen participation.
- Digital Inclusion: Ensuring that all community members, regardless of location or socio‑economic status, can access and benefit from digital services.
- Scheduled Tribes Area: Regions designated by the Indian Constitution where tribal populations are concentrated and receive special protection.
- Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act: Legislation mandating timely delivery of public services within a specified period.
- Service Delivery Portal: An online platform that aggregates multiple government services into a single, accessible interface.