THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

MUMBAI, MARCH 25, 2026

CSM Technologies has been honoured with the ‘Tech Excellence in GovTech’ award at the NASSCOM SME Inspire Awards 2026 in Mumbai, reaffirming its growing influence in shaping citizen-centric digital governance. The award was received by Lagna Panda, Whole-Time Director & CHRO, CSM Technologies.

 “This recognition is not an award we hold; it is a responsibility we inherit. At CSM, every line of code carries a citizen’s expectation, every platform a promise of fairness. We are not just digitising governance; we are humanising it at scale. The future we build is one where technology listens, learns, and serves - quietly, powerfully, and without exception,” said Panda.

For over 27 years, CSM Technologies has operated at the intersection where policy meets possibility, building digital ecosystems that enable governments to deliver seamless services. With more than 1,000 platforms deployed across continents, the company’s technology solutions impact the lives of over 400 million citizens. Its innovations span diverse sectors, from mining and education to agriculture and healthcare, leveraging advanced capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence, Geographic Information Systems, Internet of Things, and Cloud computing, while remaining rooted in the idea that governance should feel effortless and accessible.

Among its flagship solutions, the Integrated Mines and Minerals Management System (i3MS) has transformed mining administration into a transparent, real-time digital ecosystem, improving accountability and operational efficiency. Likewise, the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) manages over a million student admissions annually in Odisha with precision, ensuring transparency and accessibility in the education system.

The NASSCOM SME Inspire Awards recognise enterprises that go beyond innovation to create meaningful, measurable impact. By honouring CSM Technologies, the recognition highlights a company that is not only building digital infrastructure but also strengthening trust in governance through scalable, citizen-first solutions.

CSM Technologies is a global GovTech partner enabling governments to design digital systems that are intuitive, inclusive and resilient. Backed by a legacy of large-scale public sector transformation and globally benchmarked quality standards, the company continues to redefine how governance is experienced by millions worldwide.