Bihar Wins Gold at Digitech Awards 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Government Digitech Awards 2025 |
| Date | March 18, 2025 |
| Location | New Delhi |
| Organizer | ET Government, supported by Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Total Winners | 30 |
| Bihar's Awards | Gold Award for 'Bihar Krishi' App and Smart Prepaid Metering |
| Smart Prepaid Metering | Awarded to Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) |
| Initiative Title | 'Bihar - Proud Torch Bearer of Universal Smart Prepaid Metering for the Nation' |
| Category | Digital Transformation Leader in Public Sector |
| Features | Transparent, efficient, consumer-friendly, aids in energy saving and revenue recovery |
| 'Bihar Krishi' App | Awarded to the Agriculture Department of Bihar |
| Features | Single digital platform for agriculture schemes, crop prices, weather, grievance redressal, soil health card, government announcements, and contact information |
| Other Awarded States | Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal, Haryana |