Goa, March 4, 2026: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, received the Digital Excellence Award at the 39th edition of Technology Sabha held in Hyderabad. The award was conferred in recognition of the Department’s outstanding contributions to advancing technology and digital governance.
Organised by The Indian Express Group, Technology Sabha is a premier e-governance forum that sets the pace for digital governance discussions through leadership dialogues, actionable case studies, best practices, networking opportunities, and technology showcases. The programme was inaugurated by the Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C), Telangana, Duddilla Sridhar Babu.
The award was announced during the programme held from February 27 to March 1, 2026. It was accepted by Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director, DITE&C, and Sharda Katare, Head, State e-Governance Mission Team (SeMT), Goa. Rahul Gupta, Superintendent of Police, Crime & Cyber Crime, Goa, also represented the state at the event.
The Goa delegation actively participated in panel sessions during the programme. On day two, Kabir Shirgaonkar was a panellist for the session titled “The Federation of Innovation: Driving Digital Governance Through Policy, Platforms and State Leadership.” Rahul Gupta also participated as a panellist in the session titled “Reimagining Governance & Administration Through Technology: Digital Transformation, AI and Future-Ready IT Infrastructure.” Sharda Katare took part in a power discussion on critical infrastructure and security.
This recognition underscores Goa’s growing leadership in digital innovation and governance. With a clear roadmap, future-ready policies, and a strong focus on emerging technologies, DITE&C remains committed to accelerating inclusive digital transformation and positioning Goa as a model state for technology-driven governance in the country.
