Silver Touch Secures GoI Digital Governance Platform Order

16 Jan 2026 CW Team

Silver Touch Technologies Limited has recently received an order from a Government of India enterprise for the design, development, deployment, implementation and maintenance of an integrated digital transformation platform of national importance.

The project aims to establish a standardised and scalable framework for Government of India portals, harmonising the digital presence of ministries, departments and government organisations. The platform will enable secure, multilingual and citizen-centric digital services, while ensuring compliance with applicable government guidelines and standards. The initiative is expected to strengthen India’s digital governance ecosystem by improving consistency, security and operational efficiency across government websites and portals.

The order highlights Silver Touch Technologies’ capability in delivering large-scale, mission-critical and secure digital platforms for highly regulated environments. With extensive experience in government and public sector projects, the company continues to support national digital transformation initiatives.

Himanshu Jain, Executive Director, Silver Touch Technologies Limited, said the engagement reflects the company’s strength in delivering secure, scalable and compliant platforms aligned with long-term digital governance objectives.

The win further strengthens Silver Touch’s order book and reinforces its position as a key contributor to India’s digital public infrastructure journey.

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