For what pioneering endeavor did India secure the 9th

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·         India has secured the prestigious 9th GovTech Prize for its pioneering endeavors in AI-powered government services, at the World Government Summit 2024. ·         The annual award is instituted by the government of the UAE and is presented to government entities, central or local, worldwide, to recognize creative and innovative solutions. ·         India won under the category of 'AI-Powered Government Services'. ·         The accolade recognizes the remarkable efforts of the Ministry for Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, for its transformative project known as iRASTE. ·         iRASTE, a collaborative initiative involving the government, industry, and academia, is revolutionizing road safety through the integration of AI technology. ·         This innovative project marks a significant departure from conventional approaches by harnessing the predictive power of AI to preemptively address road safety challenges. ·         At its core, iRASTE aims to reimagine road safety by leveraging AI as a force multiplier in road safety engineering.