Best e-Gov Practices/Innovation in Cyber Security

This award aims to recognize groundbreaking projects that have significantly enhanced cybersecurity measures, resulting in improved protection against cyber threats. The innovation should focus on advanced technologies, methods or processes that bolster the security infrastructure and to lead substantial improvements in safeguarding systems, networks, or data, contributing to the overall resilience and digital security of the organization.

The Startups/Academia/ R&D Institutions should present their exemplary research done in the field of use of Cyber Security in e-Governance for the benefit of citizens.

Totals Awards

  • 1 Gold and 2 Silvers for Central / State / UT/Startups / Academia / Research & Development Organizations.

Who can apply/compete

  • Central Ministries/Departments
  • State /UT Government
  • Academia, Research & Development Organizations and Startups

Period of consideration

  • The launch date of the project should be between 01.10.2022 - 30.09.2024.
  • The project must be fully commissioned and operational as on 01.12.2024..

Gold Award: The Gold Awards shall consist of

  • A trophy
  • A certificate
  • Incentive of Rs.10.00 Lakh to be awarded to Department/Organization/ Institution to be utilized for implementation of project/programme or bridging gaps in any area of Public Welfare and a certificate for each team member not exceeding four in number (including Project Head).

Silver Award: The Silver Awards shall consist of

  • A trophy
  • A certificate
  • Incentive of Rs.5.00 Lakh to be awarded to Department/Organization/ Institution to be utilized for implementation of project/programme or bridging gaps in any area of Public Welfare and a certificate for each team member not exceeding four in number (including Project Head).