CSI-Nihilent e-Governance Awards, instituted by e-Governance and sponsored by Nihilent technologies has announced the Best e-Governance initiatives for the year 2011-2012. The winners were honoured at a grand ceremony at the 47th Annual Convention of CSI. Throughout the journey, the mission of the awards has been to acknowledge and appreciate the valuable efforts in bringing good governance through utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
The state of Bihar has been conferred with the ‘Award of Excellence’ for the State category. Passport Seva Project by Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India was awarded ‘Award of Excellence’ in ‘Projects Category - Government of India’ while ‘Ports & Transport Department’, Government of Gujarat has received ‘Award of Excellence’ in Department Category.
Surendra Kapoor, Convener of the Awards 2010-11, said, “The enormous response received from the states all over India marks the success, credibility and trust achieved over the decade. On this occasion, I would like to congratulate all the winners and appreciate their efforts towards effectively using Information and Communication technology for good governance. We believe that CSI-Nihilent Awards has a long and flourishing journey ahead”.
CSI-Nihilent e-Governance Awards has consistently acknowledged and encouraged such initiatives over the decade contributing to the growth of effective governance in the country. This year the event signifies the successful journey of CSI and Nihilent towards the endeavor to recognize and appreciate efforts for initiating good governance, using Information and communication technology (ICT).
