State PCS - Uttar Pradesh (UP PCS)

• 21 Mar 2025

Government Digitech Awards 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 . 
• 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.