MeitY Launches Blockchain India Challenge to Promote Blockchain-based Digital Governance Solutions

• Blockchain India Challenge (BIC) — national initiative by MeitY, implemented by C-DAC, to invite DPIIT-recognised startups to develop permissioned (non-crypto) blockchain solutions for digital governance use cases.
• Operationalises India's National Blockchain Framework (NBF) and the Vishvasya stack (Blockchain-as-a-Service).
• UPSC relevance: GS-II (e-governance) + GS-III (emerging tech, IT/Cyber).