The Declaration adopted at the 28th National Conference on e-Governance, called for a whole-of-government approach to strengthen civil services with digital competencies, and agile & data-driven frameworks.

Key Proposals of the Visakhapatnam Declaration

• National Vision: Supports inclusive, citizen-centric, and transparent governance with focus on Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.
• Technology-Driven Governance: Adoption of AI, ML, Blockchain, GIS, IoT, and Data Analytics to deliver multilingual, real-time, and sector-specific citizen services, emphasizing the need for ethical and transparent adoption. 
  • E.g. Digital India BHASHINI, Digi Yatra, NADRES V2, etc.
• Replication of Successful Models: Focus on nationwide scaling of models like SAMPADA 2.0 (MP), eKhata (Bengaluru), Rohini Gram Panchayat (Maharashtra), Drone Analytics Monitoring System (DAMS) by NHAI, etc.
• Grassroots and Inclusive Development:  
  • Geographical Outreach: To regions with connectivity challenges, like North-East and Ladakh, under the NeSDA framework.
  • Nationwide expansion of successful Panchayat digital models, launching digital literacy programs targeting women, youth, etc.
• Cybersecurity and Resilience:  Focus on Zero-Trust architecture, Post-quantum security and AI-enabled monitoring in priority sectorslike transport, defence and citizen services platforms.
• Agriculture and Sustainability: National Agri Stack for better access to credit, advisories, and markets.
• Other: Collaboration between government, industry, for scalable digital solutions; Regional Hub Development (E.g. Visakhapatnam as IT and innovation hub).