MeitY Launches ₹50 Lakh Blockchain India Challenge to Drive Digital Governance Innovation

Blockchain India Challenge, launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in February 2026, is a national initiative designed to accelerate blockchain-based digital governance solutions. Here’s a clear breakdown:

Key Highlights

• Organizer: MeitY in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
• Launch Date & Venue: February 23, 2026, New Delhi.
• Objective: Harness blockchain and Web3 innovation to improve citizen-centric digital governance services.

Competition Structure

• Prototype Stage
  • Prize: ₹1.5 lakh each
  • Up to 40 participants
• Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Stage
  • Prize: ₹4 lakh each
  • Up to 30 participants
• Deployment Stage
  • Prize: ₹10 lakh each
  • Up to 20 participants

🏆 Grand Winners: ₹50 lakh each, across 10 use case categories.

Focus Areas

• Citizen-centric solutions for governance
• Transparency and efficiency in public services
• Leveraging blockchain for secure, scalable, and trusted digital platforms

Why It Matters

• This initiative positions India as a global leader in blockchain adoption for governance.
• Empowers startups to pilot real-world solutions that could redefine how citizens interact with government services.
• It’s not just about tech—it’s about trust, accountability, and innovation in public systems.

The details are available at https://challenge.cdac.in