State PCS - Madhya Pradesh (MP PCS)

• 11 Aug 2025

National e-Governance Gold Award 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.

National Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar Awards

Why in News? 

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced the recipients for the prestigious National Lata Mangeshkar Award and National Kishore Kumar Award for the years 2024 and 2025. 

• The ceremony for the Lata Mangeshkar Award will be held at the legendary singer's birthplace, Indore, on 28th September 2025, while the Kishore Kumar Award will be presented in his birthplace, Khandwa, on 13th October 2025. 

Key Points 

• About: The National Lata Mangeshkar Award and the National Kishore Kumar Award, instituted by the Madhya Pradesh government, serve as a tribute to the legacies of two of India's most iconic performers, Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar.  
• National Lata Mangeshkar Award:  The award recognizes outstanding contributions to Indian music, particularly in music direction and singing.  
  • Recipients: 
    • 2024: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (Music Composer Trio) 
    • 2025: Sonu Nigam (Playback Singer) 
• National Kishore Kumar Award: The award honours achievements in Indian cinema, including lyric writing and filmmaking. 
  • Recipients: 
    • 2024: Prasoon Joshi (Lyricist) 
    • 2025: Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Filmmaker) 
• About the Recipients: 
  • Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy: Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, and Loy Mendonsa, an iconic Indian music trio, are known for their diverse compositions across multiple languages, with notable works like Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. 
  • Sonu Nigam: A versatile playback singer celebrated across Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil cinema, famous for songs like Kal Ho Naa Ho and Suraj Hua Maddham. 
    Prasoon Joshi: A distinguished lyricist and poet, known for his impactful work in films like Taare Zameen Par and Chakde! India. 
  • Sanjay Leela Bhansali: A legendary filmmaker and music composer, renowned for epic films such as Devdas and Padmaavat. 

• Lata Mangeshkar: Lata Mangeshkar (28th September 1929 – 6th February 2022), known as the "Nightingale of India," was a legendary playback singer whose career spanned over seven decades. 
• Kishore Kumar: Kishore Kumar (4th August 1929 – 13th October 1987) was a legendary Indian playback singer, actor, composer, lyricist, director, and producer who remains one of the most influential and beloved icons in the history of Indian cinema and music.