National Conference on e-Governance Commences in Visakhapatnam
The 28th National Conference on e-Governance began today in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The two-day event, themed "Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation," brings together officials and industry leaders from across the country. Discussions will focus on leveraging technology like AI, strengthening cybersecurity, and creating digital infrastructure to improve public service delivery. The conference underscores the government's commitment to modernising administration and will conclude with the presentation of National Awards for e-Governance.
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The conference serves as a key platform for senior officials and industry leaders to discuss, share best practices, and collaborate on digital governance initiatives, driving modernization and transparency in administration. It also recognizes excellence through awards, encouraging innovation in public service delivery.
Examples include the Bhoomi Project for land records in Karnataka, e-Seva in Andhra Pradesh for citizen services, and national projects like UMANG and e-Kranti, which offer digital access to government services, education, healthcare, and financial inclusion.
Challenges include ensuring interoperability between various systems, addressing cybersecurity threats, bridging the digital divide, and managing technological changes such as cloud computing and mobile interfaces, as well as resistance to process reengineering.
The National Awards for e-Governance are given to government organizations or institutions that have implemented exemplary e-governance projects, recognizing innovation, efficiency, and positive impact on public service delivery.