To this end, it works to improve the country's technological capacity, such as building infrastructure, and the readiness of its people, through education and human resources.

e-Swabhimani, the “Digital Social Impact Awards” was launched in November 2009 with the objective of recognizing creativity and the skills of local developers and thereby providing them with a platform to showcase their solutions nationally and internationally.

It is expected that National Recognition would spur a greater interest in leveraging ICT for the social and economic development of the Country and that it would contribute significantly towards a digital transformation.

The contest is conducted along the lines of the World Summit Award, a global initiative within the framework of the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and is a stepping stone to other regional and international awards.

The innovation festival features a startup showcase, a knowledge hub, partner offerings, and art installations.