Its our pleasure to inform you that National Portal of India has instituted first ever Web Ratna Awards to give recognition to exemplary e-governance initiatives in India.

Nominations are invited for The Web Ratna Awards under the following categories, from all the constituents of the Indian Government at the Centre and State level as well as Indian Missions Abroad :

1. Citizen Centric Service
2. Public Participation Initiative
3. Outstanding Web Content
4. Innovative Use of Technology
5. Comprehensive Web Presence - Ministry
6. Comprehensive Web Presence - State

For further information, please visit our website http://webratna.india.gov.in. You can also download the brochure from this website.

Nominations for the Web Ratna Awards 2009 have to be submitted online at http://webratna.india.gov.in. The last date for submission is 31st July, 2009.

We request your cooperation in promoting the 'Web Ratna Awards' amongst your colleagues and friends in different Government offices. You may also forward this mailer to inform them about the Web Ratna Awards.