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AWARDS AND HONOURS - August 2020

Aug 2020

Jan 21, 2022

Axis Bank & CRMNEXT Win IBSi Innovation Awards 2021

Axis Bank & CRMNEXT Solution won the IBS Intelligence (IBSi) Global FinTech Innovation Awards 2021 for the "Best CRM (Customer Relationship Management) System Implementation". It is one of the most prominent awards for global bankers and IT (Information Technology) consultants across the world.
The Axis Bank implemented CRMNEXT for sales and service modernisation and it also enables smarter lead processing, automated routing, complete tracking, and visibility. It identified and honoured technology players and banks for their excellence in banking technology implementations and innovations using emerging technologies.

Jan 20, 2022

Pfizer Chief Albert Bourla Wins $1 mn Genesis Prize for Vaccine Development

Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive of global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc., was awarded the prestigious Genesis Prize for his efforts in leading the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The $1 million award is granted each year to a person for their professional achievements, contributions to humanity and commitment to Jewish values. As per the Genesis Prize Foundation, Bourla had received the largest number of votes in an online campaign in which some 200,000 people in 71 countries participated.

Jan 19, 2022

Haryana Police Awarded Prestigious President's Colour

The President of India's Police colour was awarded to the Haryana Police for its commitment to professionalism.
A communication received from the Ministry of Home Affairs to the Home Department stated that the "President of India approve the proposal for the Award of President of India's Police colour to Haryana Police".
The "President colour" was a special achievement for the force for its high rank in the service of humanity while keeping up its performance, professionalism and integrity.

Jan 18, 2022

Robert Lewandowski Wins FIFA Best Men's Player, Erik Lamela Gets Puskas Award

Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski won the FIFA Best Men's Player award for 2021 with Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas winning the FIFA Best Women's Player prize.
The prolific Lewandowski won the award for the second straight year after a season in which he beat Gerd Mueller's 49-year old record of 40 goals in a single Bundesliga campaign.
Putellas was at the heart of the Barcelona women's team, which won the Spanish league and the UEFA Champions League.

Jan 17, 2022

NIRAMAI & InnAccel Receive Global Women's Health Tech Awards

DBT-BIRAC supported start-ups, NIRAMAI Health Analytix Pvt Ltd, and InnAccel Technologies Pvt Ltd received World Bank Group and Consumer Technology Association's Global Women's Health Tech Awards. The award recognizes innovative start-ups that leverage tech to improve women's health and safety. NIRAMAI Health Analytix was selected for early-stage breast cancer medical device. InnAccel was selected for Fetal Lite, AI-powered fetal heart rate (FHR) monitor.
The award recognises innovative startups that use technology to improve women's health and safety in emerging markets. Launched in August 2021, the Awards attracted over 70 companies from 35 countries, which submitted their innovative products and services under three categories: reproductive health and pregnancy, general women's and adolescent health, and women safety and security.

National Award for E-Governance

National Award for e-Governance 2020-21 (Silver) was conferred to Mon District Administration of Nagaland.
Award was presented at 24th National Conference on e-Governance at Hyderabad.
Award was handed over to Deputy Commissioner of Mon district, Thavasselan K, by union Minister of State (MoS) Dr. Jitendra Singh.
The National Award for e-Governance was presented under the category 6 of "Use of ICT in the Management of Covid-19" to Mon district. It was aimed at recognizing the initiatives undertaken by district administration.
Project titled "Technology in Aid to Administration" was initiated in Mon district, for mitigating the hardships caused to public while enforcing Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) to restrict the spread of infections. This project is helping in reducing hardship of people, keeping people safe from Covid and increasing effectiveness of administration.

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