'Digital Learning 2008' will be hosting the first 'Digital Learning Awards' intended to recognise and acknowledge the contributions made by all forms of government and the public and private sectors in India to improve the education sector of the country. The awards aim to recognise exemplary and innovative projects which demonstrate the use and application of information and communication technology (ICT) in efforts towards achieving sustainable and equitable development.

Nominations of individuals, organisations, and institutions are sought in the following 6 award categories. Click the category title to access awards criteria and details of the selection process, as well as nomination forms:

Award criteria for the Best Government Initiative.


Award criteria for the Best NGO Initiative.


Award criteria for the Best Policy Initiative.


Award criteria for the Best ICT Enabled School.


Award criteria for the Best ICT Enabled University.


Award criteria for the Best Open Source Initiative.

The deadline for application is July 15 2008.

Application information and both online and MS Word format nomination forms are available at the locations linked above by category.