New Delhi: Shri Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has received the prestigious Technology Sabha Excellence Award for the innovative Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI).
He received the award on behalf of the Ministry at the 38th Edition of Technology Sabha, an event organized by The Indian Express Group to recognize outstanding e-Governance initiatives.
The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) is a multi-dimensional tool developed by the Ministry to measure and track the progress of Panchayats in achieving the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs).
Its success in leveraging technology to improve governance at the grassroots level has earned it the award in the Enterprise Applications Category.
Held from August 1-3, 2025, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Jaipur, the Technology Sabha conference celebrated innovative e-Governance initiatives that enhance efficiency and service delivery in public systems. The theme for this year’s edition was “India Ascending: A New Era of Digital Leadership.”
As a key figure in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Shri Lohani’s leadership and the Ministry’s commitment to digital transformation have been instrumental in the development and implementation of the PAI.
The award underscores the significant role of the Ministry of Panchyatiraj in using technology to drive sustainable development and good governance at the local level.