Agartala, Tripura, 18th of December, 2024 : Directorate of Information Technology, Government of Tripura is proud to announce that it has been honored with the 15th national digital transformation awards, 2024 for its outstanding achievements in IT initiative. This prestigious award, presented by Gov-Connect (an iLougue Media initiative). recognizes the Department’s exceptional commitment in delivering high-quality services, driving innovation, and fostering positive change in the State.
The Digital Transformation Awards is awarded annually and stands as a beacon of recognition and inspiration. It’s mission is to spotlight the individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have harnessed the potential of digital technology to drive significant change, growth, and impact. This event is a tribute and honours those who have dared to innovate, adapt, and lead in the digital age.
Directorate of Information Technology received the award for implementing Beneficiary Management System platform initiative, which had a significant impact on States benefits delivery system.
The department’s award-winning initiative, Beneficiary Management System (BMS-DBT platform), was introduced in 2020-21 and has since onboarded 100 nos. welfare schemes from 23 nos. Departments with end-to-end online mode and out of the total 39,48,350 population as per the Tripura Ration Card Database around 11,60,912 Beneficiaries has been covered so far with Rs. 1594.30 Cr. DBT disbursement. Key features of BMS include accountability, transparency, fake beneficiary elimination, improvement in benefits delivery process, paperless processing, huge reduction in response times, increased citizen engagement etc.
The 15th national digital transformation conclave, 2024 took place on 13.12.2024 at Guwahati, Assam, where Shri Jeya Ragul Geshan B. IFS, Director, IT, Govt. of Tripura were invited as a key speaker. Director, IT has showcased various IT initiatives of Tripura State in the conclave and following the conclave, in the award ceremony Shri Geshan have received the prestigious award. This event was attended by Government Officials from across India, Cabinet Secretariat, NIC, NeGD, CSC, PSU, Department of IT of Various States and Departments of Education, Health, Agriculture, Rural, Home Affairs, Urban, IT Agencies etc of different state Governments.
Directorate of Information Technology (DIT) under Industries & Commerce Department, Govt. of Tripura was formed in the year 1999 with the vision of transforming Tripura into a developed and an empowered State. The department has consistently worked to meet the evolving needs of the State by delivering innovative and effective solutions that make a measurable difference in the lives of the people it serves.
This recognition comes at a pivotal time for DIT, as it continues to roll out various eGovernance initiatives aimed at further improving service delivery and ensuring greater efficiency and transparency in all operations.
“This award is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and professionalism of the entire team of DIT, we are deeply honored to receive this recognition, which emphasize our commitment to improving the lives of citizens and ensuring a brighter future for all and to fulfil the ‘Digital Tripura’ drive as envisioned by Hon’ble CM and Hon’ble Minister, IT.”- said Shri Jeya Ragul Geshan B., IFS, Director IT.
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