While the world is reeling under the impact of Covid-19, several startups, tech firms, institutions, government departments and individuals have risen to the occasion to combat the scourge with innovation, intelligence and grit. APAC News Network, India and Asia-Pacific region's emerging community building, knowledge resource and media organization look to felicitate these heroes. Also, proud to announce a 3-day virtual event – ‘APAC INDIA DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT MEET & AWARDS'.

‘APAC INDIA DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT AWARDS' seeks to recognise the innovative initiatives, products, and solutions that are making an impact.

Governance, Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, Energy, Water, Pharma, Waste Management, Enterprise Technology, Finance, Food, Mobility, Urban Services, Security, Cyber Security, Rural-Impact, Social Innovation, Start Ups

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• Digital Empowered State of the Year

This category will recognise the efforts of states for digital empowerment by leveraging digital innovations for citizen services.

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• Star State Department for Using New Age Technologies

Recognition of a state government department for successfully leveraging New Age Technologies such as AI, ML, Robotics, Cloud Computing, IoT, Blockchain

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• PSU Tech Leadership Award

The most agile PSU of the country which has leveraged digital innovation for bringing transparency and efficiency in the operations. This category will recognise these PSUs.

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• Cloud Enterprise Star

The category will recognise the efforts of enterprises for best cloud computing adoption.

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• AI Enterprise Star

The category will recognise the efforts of enterprises for best AI adoption.

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• IoT Enterprise Star

The category will recognise the efforts of enterprises for best IoT adoption.

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• Blockchain Enterprise Star

The category will recognise the efforts of enterprises for best blockchain adoption.

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• Excellence in Government Process Re-engineering for Digital Transformation

This category will recognise the government departments who have effectively done process re-engineering for improvement in outcomes related to efficiency, effectiveness of process, cost, quality, service delivery or a combination

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• Star District for Leveraging Digital Innovation for Social Empowerment

This is to recognise the best performing districts on social empowerment by leveraging digital innovation.

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• Tech Startup Star

This will recognise the efforts of startups leveraging digital innovation in fintech, edtech, healthtech, food and agri space.

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• Excellence Award in Smart City and Urban Services

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• Leading Hospital for Excellence in Covid 19 Management

The award is meant to recognize the hospital which have increased the bed facility, infrastructure, supply chain etc., to meet the demand prevailing due to COVID-19 crisis.

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• Leading Hospital for Excellence in CSR

The award is meant to recognize the hospital that have actively contributed/engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility activities for making a significant impact in the society.

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• Leading Hospital in Tech Led Infrastructure

This award is to recognize the hospital which has upgraded the hospital infrastructure using the latest technology which is enabling the medical professionals to manage the patients efficiently.

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• Leading Hospital for Excellence in Telemedicine/Digital Health

The award is to recognize hospital which have taken the initiative to provide tele consultation to their patients in order to protect their staff & patients from getting exposed to coronavirus.

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• Leading Hospital for Excellence in Home Healthcare

The award is to recognize hospital who have taken the initiative to provide home healthcare services to their patients for their convenience so that they need not to step outside.

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• Leading Medical Technology Provider

The award is supposed to acknowledge organizations that have developed medical technology that helps in efficiency treating patients, safety and engagement.

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• Outstanding Faculty Awards (Multiple Disciplines) (National/Regional)

This category will recognise teaching faculty who have done outstanding work in their respective subject areas

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• Visionary Leader Award (National/Regional)

This category is to recognise leaders in the education ecosystem whose contribution have futuristic impact in transforming education.

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• Young Achievers Award (National/Regional)

Young Education/EdTech leaders making significant contribution in the education space will be recognised under this category

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• Women Achievers Award (National/Regional)

Women Education/EdTech leaders making significant contribution in the education space will be recognised under this category

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• Hall of Fame Award (National/Regional)

This is for the best of the best whose creative contributions need to be recognised now and in the future.

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• Innovative Leader Award (National/Regional)

Education/EduTech leaders whose innovative initiatives have made remarkable contributions in the education sector.

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• Outstanding Dean/Director/Principal Award (National/Regional)

This category will recognize Dean/Director / Principal of the educational institutions who excelled in their field.

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• Exemplary Leader Award (National/Regional)

This award recognizes educational leaders whose work stood as a source of inspiration for many

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• Education Entrepreneur Award (National/Regional)

Edu/EduTech Entrepreneurs who excelled in the field will be recognised under this category.