Shah tweeted and wrote, "National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) makes its mark as the shining example of efficient governance as it wins DAPRG's gold award in Category-1.
"The award for its excellence in delivering e-governance is a recognition of the dedication the entire NAFIS team has put into creating a fool-proof fingerprint identification system, in pursuit of PM @narendramodi Ji's vision of a secure India. My heartfelt congratulations to the team."
NAFIS has created a central database of fingerprints of criminals, which can be accessed by users from all States, Union Territories and Central Agencies.
This has resulted in a qualitative improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal detection and investigation process, the Ministry of Home Affairs communique said.