The 15th National Digital Transformation Conclave & Awards 2024, held on 13th December 2024 at Vivanta The Taj, Guwahati, recognized two exceptional digital initiatives developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC)—the Rythu Bima web application and the Schools Safety Mobile App. These trailblazing projects exemplify the transformative power of technology in addressing critical social and governance challenges.
The Rythu Bima web application, developed by the NIC Telangana State Centre in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Government of Telangana, won the prestigious Digital Transformation in Digital Payments Award. This innovative platform, part of the Farmers Group Life Insurance Scheme, is the first of its kind in Telangana and India. It automates the entire workflow of the scheme, providing financial assistance of ₹5 lakhs to the dependents of deceased farmers, ensuring their social and economic security.
Key features of the platform include automated farmer identification, capturing nominee details, seamless integration with LIC for policy generation and claim settlement, and complete process automation to eliminate delays. This initiative highlights how digital innovation can effectively address critical social issues, offering timely financial support to vulnerable farming communities. The award was received by Smt. K. Radha Krishna, Scientist – F & ASIO (State), NIC Telangana State Unit, and Smt. Usha, Assistant Director, Agriculture Department, Government of Telangana.
The Schools Safety Mobile App, developed by NIC Himachal Pradesh for the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), received the prestigious m-Governance Initiative of the Year Award 2024. Designed to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and stakeholders from natural disaster risks, the app aligns with the National School Safety Policy Guidelines. Available on Android and iOS, it facilitates the preparation of annual Disaster Management Plans (DMPs) through automated templates based on data entered by schools. Complemented by the School Safety MIS web application, it allows real-time monitoring by State, District, and Block authorities using a role-based dashboard.
Since its launch on 1st April 2023, the app has enabled 24,237 DMPs to be prepared and submitted, with a ranking system recognizing top-performing schools annually. This innovation has streamlined disaster preparedness processes and fostered accountability across schools. The award was received by Sh. Sandeep Sood, Senior Director (IT), and Sh. Sanjay Kumar, Director (IT), NIC Himachal Pradesh.
