- The year 2022 marks the 7th Edition of the Digital India Awards (DIA).
- The aim of this award is to encourage and motivate government entities and startups to fulfill the Digital India Vision.
- According to this, India’s Smart Cities Mission has won the Platinum Icon in Digital India Awards 2022.
- Digital India Awards are designed and given in 7 categories.
- India’s Smart Cities Mission has won under the DataSmart Cities: Empowering cities through Data.
- Digital India Awards are instituted under the National Portal of India.
- Platinum awards in each category:
- Digital Empowerment of Citizens: National Agriculture Market (eNAM)
- Digital Initiatives at Grassroot level: e-Vivechna App (MP)
- Digital Initiatives for Ease of Doing Business: Mine Mitra (UP)
- Public Digital Platforms: DUARE SARKAR (West Bengal)
- Central Ministries, Departments: Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange Gateway (ICEGATE) Portal
- Digital initiatives in Collaboration with Startups: Digital Workforce Management System (Kerala)
- Best Web and Mobile initiatives complying with GIGW: Bilaspur District Website (Chhattisgarh)
Question:
Q.1 Which ministry provides the Digital India Awards 2022?a. Ministry of Home Affairs
b. Ministry of Youth Affairs
c. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
d. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
