Science TechnologyThursday, 26 February 2026·The Hindu
MeitY launches Blockchain India Challenge for permissioned blockchain solutions in governance
MeitY launched the Blockchain India Challenge in New Delhi to promote permissioned blockchain solutions for government use cases.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In February 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched the Blockchain India Challenge in New Delhi, with Shri S. Krishnan, IAS, announcing a national call for permissioned blockchain solutions for digital governance.
Key specifics
- The challenge is implemented by C-DAC with full support from MeitY.
- It seeks permissioned blockchain solutions, not open public chains, for government use cases.
- Priority areas include e-procurement, supply chain management, public distribution system, education, healthcare, agriculture, power, IoT, land records, and environment.
- The stated goals are regulatory control, security, trust, auditability, and tamper-proof records.
- Startups are invited to develop and pilot solutions in partnership with government departments.
Exam lens
TNPSC science-and-technology question: identify MeitY, C-DAC, permissioned blockchain, and governance use cases; remember the February 2026 launch in New Delhi and the focus on tamper-proof records.