About Awards

The Digital Transformation Awards 2025 is a prestigious feature of the Conclave, recognizing exceptional leadership in government and public service driven by innovative digital technology. It celebrates individuals, organizations, and initiatives across India making a measurable impact in public governance and citizen services.

Awards Objectives

Highlight excellence

in digital governance and civic transformation.

Inspire innovation

by showcasing successful digital initiatives.

Foster collaboration

among policymakers, technologists, and public leaders to scale impactful solutions.

Meet The Jury Panel

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Dr Subodh Agrawal, IAS

Chairman & Managing Director, Rajasthan Finance Corporation, Government of Rajasthan

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Sanyukta Samaddar, IAS

Principal Secretary, Department of Minority Welfare & Muslim Waqf, Civil Defence & Political Pension & Department of Administrative Reforms, Govt of Uttar Pradesh

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Abhijeet Sinha

National Program Director - EODB and Program Director - NHEV

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Charru Malhotra

Professor (eGovernance & ICT), Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)

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Tanmoy Chakrabarty

Founder & Director - Chakrabarty Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd , Former Group Government Affairs Officer - Tata Sons Ltd

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Award Categories for Government

Celebrating Innovation with Impact

Excellence in Digital Governance
Exceptional use of digital technologies to enhance governance and citizen engagement.
Public Service Delivery Transformation Award
Transformation in public services through innovative digital interventions.
Paperless Governance Champion
Departments achieving significant progress in going fully digital, reducing paper usage, and streamlining processes.
Inter-Departmental Digital Collaboration Award
Cross-departmental cooperation leveraging technology to deliver unified services.
Open Data & Transparency Award
Efforts to make government data publicly available, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Technology Leadership & Adoption

Emerging Technology Adoption Award
For integrating AI, Blockchain, IoT, or similar technologies into operations.
AI-Powered Policy Making Award
Innovative uses of artificial intelligence for policy formulation, forecasting, and decision-making.
Blockchain for Governance Award
Pioneering blockchain applications in governance such as secure transactions, land records, or identity verification.
Digital Transformation Leader of the Year
Awarded to a government official or department head driving digital innovation in the public sector.

Sectoral Digital Innovations

Smart City Innovation Award
Best smart city initiative demonstrating integrated technology for urban development.
Digital Health Innovation Award
Best use of digital technology in healthcare for public welfare.
Education Technology Transformation Award
Innovative use of technology to improve education delivery and outcomes.
Crisis Response Digital Innovation Award
Impactful use of digital tools in disaster management, pandemic response, or emergency services.
Rural Digital Empowerment Award
Initiatives that bridge the digital divide and transform rural communities through ICT adoption.

Security, Inclusion & Sustainability

Cybersecurity Excellence in Governance
Outstanding initiatives to secure government digital infrastructure and protect citizen data.
Digital Inclusion & Accessibility Award
Ensuring digital services are accessible to rural, differently-abled, and marginalized communities.
Green and Sustainable Digital Initiative
Use of digital transformation to promote sustainability and environmental consciousness.

Corporate & Partnership Categories

Best Public-Private Partnership in Digital Transformation
For successful collaboration between government and industry in implementing digital projects.
Excellence in Cybersecurity Implementation
Recognizing initiatives that safeguard public digital infrastructure and data.
Innovation in Digital Inclusion Award
Highlighting efforts towards bridging the digital divide and promoting inclusivity.
Corporate Leadership in Government Digital Transformation
Acknowledging a private sector company’s significant contribution to transforming public services.
AI for Good: Social Impact through Technology Award
For innovative AI-based projects focused on solving societal challenges through government collaboration.
Deadline to Submit Nominations: Nomination has been Closed.

FAQS

Any government department, public sector body, or corporate organisation in India.

Yes. Any organisation government or corporate can submit multiple nominations for different projects or initiatives.

  • Government entries: Free of charge.
  • Corporate entries: Nomination fee applies (details in the form).

An independent jury of ex-bureaucrats, industry veterans, and academic experts will evaluate entries on measurable impact, innovation, scalability, and governance outcomes.

Yes. All entries are treated with strict confidentiality. Sensitive data will not be published or shared without consent.

No. Only complete submissions received before the deadline will be evaluated.

  • Submission Deadline: 18th October 2025
  • Jury Review: 25th October 2025
  • Award Ceremony: 5th December 2025, Bhubaneswar, Odisha