MeitY launches Blockchain India Challenge to build permissioned blockchain platforms for transparent governance

Key facts

• The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Blockchain India Challenge on 23 February 2026 at MeitY headquarters in New Delhi.
• The initiative is implemented by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) with MeitY’s support.
• The Challenge targets DPIIT-recognised startups to co-create with government departments ten blockchain use cases across ten categories: e-procurement, supply chain management, public distribution systems, education, healthcare, agriculture, power, IoT-enabled governance, land records, and sustainability.
• Startups will receive stage-wise financial support to develop deployable permissioned blockchain solutions that ensure transparency, auditability, and tamper-proof record management.
• Applications are open through the official C-DAC portal with guidelines on eligibility, intellectual property rights, and use-case collaboration frameworks.