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Electronic-Governance:Government in Information Age
The advent of Information Technology as a high leverage enabling tool for delivery of services in the public and the private sector has by now been universally recognized. This has redefined the fundamentals and has the potential to change the institutions as well as the mechanisms of delivery of services forever. It is in this context that the issues of Smart Governance - Electronic Governance needs to be analyzed. |
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| Quite obviously, therefore, the objective of achieving Electronic Governance (EG) goes far beyond mere computerization of stand alone back office operations. It means to fundamentally change how the Government operates and this implies a new set of responsibilities for the Executive, Legislature branches and the citizenry. |
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Spreading Awareness:
Perhaps the most important aspect of computerization and spreading of IT is bringing a change in the mind set of the citizens who have been accustomed to work only in the manual mode. It is necessary to train all citizens in basic computer usage. There should be workshops and seminars for all levels.
Information Kiosks
Communication of data to public i.e. accessibility and retrieval of data by public through citizen I. T. interface (Information Kiosks) in Public Places such as shopping centers, post office, railway station, libraries. PCO's (Upgraded to manned public access terminals) selected STD/ISD booths at prominent places can be converted into information Kiosks.
About Electronic-Governance: Government in Information Age
A new group - 'Electronic Governance group exists in the Department of Information Technology, in order to accelerate the usage of Information Technology in all spheres of Governance.
The E-Governance Group examines the practical implications of IT related issues in the Government with the aim of improving services to the citizens. The goal is to "reinvent government," by identifying breakthrough strategies that rethink the core functions of key government services, archive integrated services delivery, reduce costs, and redefine administrative processes. |
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