For what pioneering endeavor did India secure the 9th GovTech Prize at the World Government Summit 2024?

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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.