Shillong: The Government of Meghalaya has been honoured with the ‘Dual Platform Achiever’ recognition by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) for successfully integrating its systems with both the DigiLocker and EntityLocker platforms, officials said on Tuesday.
The award was presented during the DigiLocker–EntityLocker Conference organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on November 4.
The event was attended by senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and representatives from state governments and academia.
The recognition was conferred on Meghalaya’s Information Technology & Communication (IT&C) Department, represented by Commissioner and Secretary Pravin Bakshi, for its pioneering efforts in enabling secure, trusted, and interoperable digital services for both citizens and organisations.
Officials said the initiative reflects Meghalaya’s commitment to building future-ready governance through the adoption of robust digital infrastructure.
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The coordinated efforts of the IT&C Department, the Planning Department, and the SeMT Meghalaya team were instrumental in achieving this milestone.
The conference focused on the role of DigiLocker as a cornerstone of citizen-centric governance and a vital element of India’s digital public infrastructure.
Discussions centred on expanding the platforms’ applications across government services, education, fintech, and value-added services.
The event was also attended by S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, who felicitated the top-performing states for their leadership in digital transformation and for accelerating the vision of Digital India.
