Government Digitech Awards 2025 | 21 Mar 2025
Why in News?
Uttar Pradesh was awarded 5 awards in various categories of digital governance at the ET Government Digitech Awards held in New Delhi on 18th March, 2025.
Key Points
- The awards received by Uttar Pradesh:
- Best use of AI/ML, Data Analytics and emerging technologies in public services
- Recipient: Prayagraj Smart City Limited and UP Police
- Reason: To use AI-based surveillance and crowd management system during Maha Kumbh 2025.
- Excellence in Smart Mobility and Transportation Technologies
- Recipient: Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC)
- Reason: To ensure comprehensive safety through Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) and Panic Button.
- Innovative Digital Health Services and Public Health Data Analytics
- Recipient: Hamirpur District Administration
- Reason: For 'Project Jagriti, TB Free Hamirpur' initiative .
- Innovative use of digital technology in enhancing public service delivery
- Recipient: UP Development Systems Corporation Limited (UPDESCO)
- Reason: For effective use of digital technology under Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana .
- Innovations in Digital Governance
- Recipient: Government of Uttar Pradesh
- Reason: To improve administrative functions through various digital initiatives and technological upgradation .
- Best use of AI/ML, Data Analytics and emerging technologies in public services
- About Government Digitech Awards:
- The ET Government Digitech Awards is supported by the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology .
- These awards recognise pioneers who have played a key role in shaping the digital transformation in public services .
- 30 winners from across India were felicitated at the event . Several states including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Telangana, Odisha, Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal and Haryana were also awarded in various categories.
Digital Governance
- About:
- Digital governance is a framework for establishing accountability, roles, and decision-making authority for an organization's digital presence .
- This includes the organization's websites, mobile sites, social media channels , and other Internet-based services .
- Importance:
- Digital governance ensures clear decision-making processes in organizations .
- It coordinates design, materials, technical infrastructure, security and financing through effective management .
- A strong governance framework reduces unnecessary debates over an organisation’s digital presence and enhances public trust through improved services, stronger organisational performance and effective customer experience.