IndianWeb2 Desk
24 Feb 2026
MeitY and C‑DAC invite startups to build citizen‑centric Web3 solutions, from prototypes to full deployment.
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