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Himachal Bags Multiple National Awards for Digital Governance Initiatives

Himachal Pradesh's Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDTG) has received multiple national-level awards for its e-governance initiatives. The flagship 'HimParivar' platform won the ET GovTech Award 2026, while the 'Survey Platform' received the SKOCH Award 2025. Three initiatives including HimParivar, HimAccess SSO, and the Survey Platform also earned the SKOCH Order of Merit. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu praised the department for its commitment to transparent and accessible public services through technology.

Key Points: Himachal Wins National Awards for Digital Governance

  • HimParivar wins ET GovTech Award 2026 (Silver)
  • Survey Platform gets SKOCH Award 2025
  • Three initiatives earn SKOCH Order of Merit
  • CM praises DDTG for transparent citizen services
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Himachal receives multiple national recognitions for digital governance initiatives

Himachal's DDTG wins ET GovTech Award 2026 & SKOCH Award 2025 for e-governance initiatives like HimParivar and Survey Platform, boosting citizen services.

"The Government was committed to leveraging technology and innovation to provide efficient, transparent and accessible public services - Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, May 10

The Department of Digital Technologies and Governance has received multiple national-level awards for its innovative e-Governance initiatives and citizen-centric digital platforms. The awards were presented to Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here by Secretary, DDTG, Ashish Singhmar and Director Dr Nipun Jindal.

Among the major recognitions, the department's flagship initiative 'HimParivar' has been conferred the prestigious ET GovTech Award 2026 (Silver Winner) under the category 'Best State-Level e-Governance Initiative' by The Economic Times.

Further, the department's 'Survey Platform' received the SKOCH Award 2025, presented by SKOCH Group for excellence in the e-Governance category. The platform has been recognised for enabling efficient digital surveys and data-driven governance.

In addition to these, HimParivar, HimAccess Single Sign-On (SSO) and Survey Platform initiatives of the department have also received the SKOCH Order of Merit recognition from SKOCH Group.

The Chief Minister has appreciated the efforts of the DDTG department in ensuring transparent, prompt and secure services to the people of the state. He said that the Government was committed to leveraging technology and innovation to provide efficient, transparent and accessible public services to the people of the state.

He expressed hope that the department would continue its efforts towards realising the vision of a digitally empowered Himachal through integrated platforms, data-driven governance and seamless citizen services.

Ashish Singhmar said that these awards are a reflection of the continuous efforts being undertaken by the department to create robust, scalable and citizen-focused digital platforms in the State.

Principal Secretary Devesh Kumar and other senior officers of the department were also present on the occasion.

- ANI

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Priya S
Happy but cautious. Awards are nice, but delivery matters. I hope these platforms are actually user-friendly for the common man, not just tech-savvy youth. My parents in Mandi still struggle with online services.
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Vikram M
Wow, three awards at once! SSO login and digital surveys are basics but good that Himachal is now getting basics right. Let's hope the CM walks the talk on transparency 🙏
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Aditya G
ET GovTech and SKOCH awards are big deals in this field. Kudos to the DDTG team. One suggestion: integrate these with common service centers so even non-internet users can access benefits. Good job, keep it up! đź‘Ź
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Michael C
Great to see state governments competing on digital transformation. The 'Survey Platform' sounds particularly useful for data-driven planning. I hope other states take notes from Himachal's model.
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Rohan X
Awards are good PR, but what about the ground reality? My brother applied for a ration card through their portal and it's been pending since 2 months. Digital governance means nothing if backend is slow. Sorry, just being honest.
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Neha E
Fantastic news for Himachal! 🌟 Hill states often face connectivity challenges, so digital governance is extra meaningful. The single sign-on for all services will help

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