Sukhu appreciates DTG Dept. for ensuring  transparent, prompt and secure services  to citizens

The Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDTG) 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 recognized 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 ensure leverage 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 realizing the vision of a digitally empowered Himachal  through integrated platforms, data-driven governance and seamless citizen services.

 Ashish Singhmar said that these awards are  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.