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

Dr Subodh Agrawal, IAS

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

Sanyukta Samaddar, IAS

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

Abhijeet Sinha

National Program Director - EODB and Program Director - NHEV

Charru Malhotra

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

Tanmoy Chakrabarty

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

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Award Winners

Nomination Category Organisation Name Project/Solution Name Position
Excellence in Digital Governance Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan Rajkisan Saathi - Ease of Doing Farming Platform Gold
Excellence in Digital Governance Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala Digi Keralam - Total Literacy Campaign Silver
Excellence in Digital Governance National Informatics Centre, Odisha DEPMOS (Directorate of Export Promotion and Marketing - Online Services) Bronze
Emerging Technology Adoption Award Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Government of Telangana BuildNow (Telangana's Next Gen Unified Building and Layout Approval System) Gold
Crisis Response Digital Innovation Award National Informatics Centre, Odisha Odisha Disaster Resource Network -Every Life is Precious Gold
Cybersecurity Excellence in Governance Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) TRINETRA-ENTERPRISE: Unified AI-powered Enterprise Cyber Security Solution Gold
Cybersecurity Excellence in Governance Citizen Resources Information Department (CRID), Government of Haryana Haryana State Cyber Security Policy Framework (HSCSPF) Special Recognition
Digital Inclusion & Accessibility Award Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation "OnBoard" Technology in BMTC Buses Gold
Digital Inclusion & Accessibility Award Directorate of Industries and Commerce, UT of Jammu & Kashmir J&K Single Window System Silver
Digital Transformation Leader of the Year Managing Director, Assam Electronics Development Corporation Limited 3D Printing CoE & Labs in NER with Hub at Tech City Jury Recognition
Education Technology Transformation Award Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency University Management Information System (UMIS) Gold
Education Technology Transformation Award Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education, Government of Kerala Samagra Plus AI Learning Platform for Schools Silver
Open Data & Transparency Award Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Department, Government of Telangana Telangana Data Exchange(TGDeX) Gold
Paperless Governance Champion Municipal Corporation Dehradun WhatsApp Tax Payment Gold
Paperless Governance Champion Labour Department, Government Uttar Pradesh Labour e-Court Platform Silver
Paperless Governance Champion Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited Comprehensive Paperless Governance Transformation via Metro Integrated Digital Ecosystem (MIDE) Special Recognition
Public Service Delivery Transformation Award Revenue Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh Cyber Tehsil Gold
Public Service Delivery Transformation Award Citizen Resources Information Department, Government of Haryana Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana (MMAPUY) Silver
Smart City Innovation Award Nashik Municipal Smart City Development Corporation Limited Social Media Analytics Gold
Smart City Innovation Award Varanasi Smart City Limited Design, Development, and Deployment of 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin (3D City) for Varanasi City with Mobile and Web-Based Dashboards Silver
Green and Sustainable Digital Initiative Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society (CHiPS) Industrial Waste Management and Monitorin System Gold
Green and Sustainable Digital Initiative Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society (CHiPS) Industrial Waste Management and Monitorin System Silver
Corporate Leadership in Government Digital Transformation ESDS Software Solution Limited(ESDS) Excellence in Statewide Digital Governance Transformation

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