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E-governance in India

Posted 07 Oct 2025

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Article Summary

E-governance in India, leveraging ICTs, enhances citizen access, transparency, efficiency, financial inclusion, and rural empowerment, transforming government-citizen interactions and service delivery.

E-governance in India has evolved from a backend administrative mechanism into a transformative force, reshaping the way the state interacts with its citizens.

What is E-Governance?

  • Definition: E-governance is the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to enhance public services, improve government operations, and promote citizen participation. 
  • Historical Context:
    • In its initial phase (1980–2000), technology served as a supporting tool for administrative processes.
    • The establishment of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in 1976 laid the foundation of India’s digitization journey.
  • Currently, India ranks 97th the E-Government Development Index 2024.

Transformative Role of E-Governance in India

  • Enhancing Citizen Access: Digital platforms like e-Seva & DigiLocker providing citizens with easy access to government services from anywhere. 
  • Promoting Transparency & Accountability: Initiatives like Bhoomi (digital land records)Direct Benefit Transfers reducing corruption and leakages in welfare schemes.
  • Streamlining Administrative Efficiency: Automation and integration through National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), & Common Service Centres have sped up decision-making & improved service delivery.
  • Financial Inclusion: Programs like JAM Trinity (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile) and UPI widening financial inclusion.
  • Rural Empowerment: Initiatives like Gyandoot and PMGDISHA (digital literacy) bring technology to rural areas, helping citizens participate in governance.
  • Enabling Innovation & interoperability: Platforms like India Stack and GeM (Government e-Marketplace) foster innovation, data interoperability, and seamless service delivery across sectors.
  • Tags :
  • India Stack
  • E-Governance
  • JAM Trinity (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile)
  • Bhoomi (digital land records)
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