The Framework developed by NIC, Akola, for the total remote management of water and electricity system with ultimate aim to provide water and electricity bills based on device-wise consumption has won the Digital Technology Sabha Excellence Award 2020 under Internet of Things(IoT) category. The award was given away during the four-day Virtual Conference Digital Technology Sabha held from 25 to 28 August 2020. Technology Sabha is an eGovernance initiative of the Express Computer Group for leadership dialogues, actionable case studies and best practices, networking opportunities and technology showcases. Due to the present condition of the pandemic, the event was virtually hosted. Shri Sanjay Dhotre, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Education, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ajay Sawhney, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, and Dr. Neeta Verma, Director General, NIC were the key speakers at this summit.