DISHA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2027
CATEGORY 13
AI Innovation Project of the Year

PURPOSE
Recognises an AI-enabled project that created measurable business, customer, operational or societal value through responsible implementation.

ELIGIBILITY
Projects using AI/ML/GenAI as a material part of the solution. “Use of AI” alone is insufficient; the submission must demonstrate value, adoption and responsible governance.

EVIDENCE
Problem statement; why AI was appropriate; architecture/solution overview at a non-proprietary level; before/after metrics; adoption; human oversight; data/privacy/security controls; model governance; benefits.

SCORING
25% Measurable value: Business, customer, operational or social value with before/after evidence.
20% Innovation & originality: Novel or distinctive use of AI appropriate to the problem.
20% Responsible AI, security & governance: Privacy, fairness, transparency, security, model risk and human oversight.
15% Adoption & change management: User adoption, workflow integration and organisational change.
10% Performance improvement: Quality, speed, productivity, accuracy or other measurable improvement.
10% Scalability & sustainability: Ability to sustain, govern and scale the solution.

ROUTE
Open nomination
PROPOSED POST-SHORTLISTING FEE
₹5,000 plus applicable GST

Fees, calendar and geographic boundary await confirmation before launch. Initial nomination is free. General rules and category-specific eligibility both apply.
Contact: disha.awards@pmipunechapter.com

SUBMISSION RESOURCES
Award family: Technology, AI & Transformation
Editable presentation: DISHA_2027_Technology_AI_and_Transformation_Template.pptx (15 slides)
Applicant guide: DISHA_2027_Applicant_Submission_Guide.pdf
Use alongside the written nomination, category evidence and declarations.
Check the published call and any finalist invitation for format, deadlines, fee or waiver terms and presentation timing.