Page 4 - Digital India Awards 2022 - Compendium

The Government of India is focused on delivering on its motto of “minimum
government, maximum governance” with the adoption of best practices in ICT for
seamless delivery of citizen-centric information/services. There is a sharp focus on
using the latest technologies in the digital realm to offer online services and make
these accessible to all citizens, including those with disabilities.

Digital India Awards have been instituted under the ambit of National Portal of India,
a mission mode project of MeitY, with the aim of recognizing and thus encouraging
more innovative Digital initiatives by government entities across India. The awards
acknowledge exemplary initiatives of various government entities in the realm of
Digital-Governance.

These awards are conferred under different categories. The categories are reviewed
regularly to ensure they are aligned with the contemporary digital governance
scenario in the country. The awards have been biennial so far and the previous
editions have been held in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020. This year the awards
were conferred in the following categories:

Digital Empowerment of Citizens

Digital Initiatives at Grassroots Level

Digital Initiatives for Ease of Doing Business

Data Sharing and Use for Socio Economic Development

Public Digital Platforms - Central Ministries, Departments and States

Digital Initiatives In Collaboration with Startups

Best Web & Mobile Initiatives Complying with GIGW &
Accessibility Guidelines