E-GOVERNANCE IN INDIA: INITIATIVES AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

India is a nation in progress. However, it must combine the socio-economic goals with good governmental management. E-Governance originated in India during the 1970s with a focus on in-house government applications in the areas of defence, economic monitoring, planning and deployment of ICT to manage data intensive functions related to elections, census, tax administration etc.  In the ICT era, nearly every country in the world used ICT in its administration, distributing necessary products and services to their citizens on time. India's government has consistently worked to deliver services to citizens in a better way. In several Indian states, there have been a number of significant projects and successful efforts. Although there are many difficulties and limitations, the government is certain that these obstacles can be removed, paving the path for the success of e-governance. This article explains the evolution of Indian e-governance, its initiatives, and its difficulties.