National e-Governance Gold Award 2025

• 11 Aug 2025

Why in News? 

Sampada 2.0 (Stamps and Management of Property and Documents Application), developed by the Commercial Tax Department of Madhya Pradesh, was awarded the National e-Governance Gold Award for 2025 for its transformative use of technology in public service. 

• Madhya Pradesh is the first state to implement fully paperless e-registration for documents. 

Key Points 

• About: Launched in 2024 in Madhya Pradesh, SAMPADA 2.0 aims to provide a user-friendly, transparent system for E-registration and E-stamping, ensuring improved governance, evidence-based processing, and simplified registration processes through Government Process Re-engineering (GPR) and policy recommendations. 
  • The application seeks to deliver efficient, transparent document registration services, utilizing modern technology, well-defined procedures, and timely execution to benefit users. 
• Key Features: 
  • GIS Technology: Sampada 2.0 is equipped with Geographical Information System (GIS) technology, enabling better property mapping and management. 
  • Access Anywhere: The platform allows users to obtain an e-stamp anytime, anywhere via the Sampada 2.0 portal. 
  • Mobile App: The mobile app provides instant access to guideline rates for any location within the state. 
  • Faceless Registration: Under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, video KYC enables faceless registration for 75 out of 140 types of documents, ensuring convenience and reducing the need for physical office visits. 
    • The new system also helps reduce impersonation and land-related disputes. 

National Awards on e-Governance 

• About: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DAR&PG), Government of India, presents National Awards every year during the National Conference on e-Governance to recognize and promote excellence in the implementation of e-Governance initiatives.  
  • The National e-Governance Gold Award 2025 was presented in the category “Government Process Re-engineering by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation”. 
• Purpose of Award: 
  • Recognize achievements in the area of e-Governance 
  • Disseminate knowledge on effective methods of designing and implementing sustainable e-Governance initiatives 
  • Encourage incremental innovations in successful e-Governance solutions 
  • Promote and exchange experiences in solving problems, mitigating risks, resolving issues, and planning for success.