ELITEX-2005, the Electronics and Information Technology Exposition (ELITEX) was organized by the Department of IT during April 25-26, 2005 at India Habitat Center, New Delhi. The theme of ELITEX-2005 was “GRASSROOTS APPLICATIONS USING ICT”. Thiru. Dayanidhi Maran, Hon’ble Union Minister for Communications and IT and Sh. Brijesh Kumar, Secretary (DIT) inaugurated the exposition and Sh. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, delivered the keynote address. In the seminar, Dr. N Vijayaditya, DG(NIC) Chaired the session on “Grassroots Applications” addressed by various eminent speakers. A Software Product developed by NIC namely “Offerings from the Treasure Chest of NIC” was released by the Chief Guest Thiru. Dayanidhi Maran. The NIC Stall in the ELITEX exhibition was set up to display the products and services implemented for informatics development programs in government at national, state, district and even at village level. There was an overwhelming response of visitors from various organizations at the NIC stall and the stall was awarded the first prize among the exhibitors. Captions: Dr. N Vijayaditya, DG (NIC) and Dr. Gautam Bose, DDG (NIC) receiving the trophy from Sh. Ajeer Vidya, JS & FA (DIT). The products and services at display in the NIC stall at ELITEX 2005. A view of the NIC stall from outside. Thiru. Dayanidhi Maran, Hon’ble Union Minister for Communications & IT releasing the ‘offerings’ CD with Dr. Gautam Bose, DDG (NIC). Sh. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission along with Thiru. Dayanidhi Maran and Dr. N Vijayaditya at the inauguration of the NIC stall. Dr. N Vijayaditya demonstrating the displayed products at NIC stall to Sh. Brijesh Kumar, Secy. DIT. Proud NICians with the trophy after winning the ‘Best Stall’ award.