Dewang Mehta Awards for Innovation in IT - Last date 31st Dec 2005

Objectives

The award is for significant contributions / encouragement for innovations / promotions in the field of Information Technology in India , or bring focus to India through his work in India or abroad.

General Regulations
This award is named after late Shri Dewang Mehta and was instituted in 2001. The award is being given each year for significant contributions in innovations in the field of Information Technology. The work in consideration should have made, or has the potential to make, a significant impact on national development, or bring fame to the country.

Number of Awards & Value
There will be one award each year with a value of Rs. 5 lakhs.

Eligibility
Any citizen of India engaged in carrying out innovations in Information Technology sector would be eligible for this award. There is no age limit. The award would normally be given for work primarily done within India and which is of relevance to India either for domestic use or exports or in bringing fame to the country.

Award Winners:
2003 - Dr. Sugata Mitra of Cognitive Systems for the concept of ‘Hole in the Wall'
2002 - Mr. Rajesh Hukku of I-flex for Flexicube- Banking Software
2001 - Mr. Vinay Deshpande & Team for Simputer

More detailed story @
http://www.mit.gov.in/dbid/awards.asp#dewang