NIC Odisha Receives Digital Initiative Award for DEPMOS Project

Bhubaneswar, Jan 2026 : The National Informatics Centre (NIC) of Odisha has been honoured with the “Digital Initiative for Ensuring Rural Connectivity and Digital Services Award” for the Directorate of Export Promotion and Marketing Online Services (DEPMOS) project. This recognition is a testament to the innovation, dedication, and transformation in the field of Digital Governance.

The award was presented today at the 6th Digital Transformation Summit and Awards held at Hotel EROS, Nehru Palace, New Delhi. Shri Mohammed Mojibullah Khan, Director (IT), Shri Sudhansu Kumar Mahapatra Deputy Director (IT) of NIC Odisha and Shri Sanjay Kumar Mishra Director, EP& M, Odisha received this award.

DEPMOS is an e-Governance initiative launched by the Government of Odisha, developed and implemented by NIC to digitise and streamline the services provided by the Directorate of Export Promotion and Marketing (DEPM) under the MSME Department.

This project aims to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by automating crucial processes such as registration, rate contracts, and inspections. As a result, DEPMOS has significantly improved service delivery, reduced turnaround times, and enhanced transparency in government procurement and marketing for MSMEs in Odisha.