<h1>Digital Economy Mission Chair wins inaugural STPI Commendation Award for driving IT exports, innovation, startups and partnerships</h1> A senior technology leader serving as Chairman of a state Digital Economy Mission has been conferred the first STPI Commendation Award at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 for long-term contributions to India's IT, innovation, and digital economy ecosystem. The award, instituted by Software Technology Parks of India, recognizes exceptional impact through institution building, policy leadership, and innovation-led economic development. Selection was made by a jury of industry and policy experts. The recipient's work includes strengthening IT exports, promoting regional tech clusters, fostering startups and deep-tech initiatives, and advancing public-private partnerships. The press release carries a disclaimer that the news agency assumes no editorial responsibility.