On January 26th, 2005 at the occasion of 56th Republic Day celebrations, several NIC officers were bestowed upon with honours and felicitations for implementing various IT projects successfully and rendering excellent services to the people in their district. Dr. BVNS Prakasa Rao, DIO, East Godavari District recieved the Certificate of Commendation in recognition of the 'outstanding service rendered by the individual' by District Collector Dr. KS Jawahar Reddy. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr. Raman Singh handed over a memento and a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Manish Kochar, DIA, NIC Surguja District Centre for his dedicated contribution and distinguished services in the field of IT in the district. DIO, NIC Tonk, Rajasthan was felicitated with certificate of appreciation and award for taking IT to higher limits in the district. The officers recieved the honours at special functions held in their respective districts.