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VIKASAIR 27· 2025

Question 4GS2GS2

How can e-governance initiatives be leveraged to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions and enhance citizen participation in local governance in India?

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Main Body

Panchayats eliminated by many steps joining onlinePRI's e-governance safes to the use of ICT to effectively & efficiently deliver Government schemes & benefits (e.g. Aushaya project) of here.

Use in Panchayats for Institutions:

1Increase coordination between various levels of government for policy implementation & execution
3Increase 'Transparency'

Meri Panchayat App

2Foster civilian engagement to increase social audit of the PRI's

(e.d) Meghalays. Promote accountability and reduces instances of corruption

In PRI's (e.d) Kerala model, (6) strengthen gram sahkn & built a @ SPCL enlightened capacity, shortcomings & limitations.

1Right divide → only (27%) of the rural population uses internet.
2Gender divide with low internet access to rural women
3Lack of digital connectivity of panchayats
4lack of capacity, funds and functioneries with PRIs as per recent world Bank report.
Way Ahead(1)@Implemented Bharat project (2) Viewers to create awareness

(A) Platforms for civilian engagement on e-governance is needed to make PRIs as dynamic & demo-cratic oriented for civically.

162 words3 paragraphs
  • Identifies multiple e-governance benefits including coordination, transparency, and accountability
  • Mentions specific government schemes and apps
  • Connects ICT use to institutional strengthening
  • Identifies digital and gender divides as key challenges
  • Provides statistical data (27% internet usage)
  • Discusses implementation strategies and way forward

Topper

VIKAS

AIR 272025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Governance, Transparency, Accountability and E-governance

E-governance

E-governance initiatives in Panchayati Raj

Writing Stats

162

Total words

3

Paragraphs

formal academic

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