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Gudelli SrujanaAIR 55· 2024

Question Q6GS2GS2

How has Information and Communication Technology (ICT) transformed the governance landscape at the grassroots level in India? What are the key obstacles in leveraging its full potential? (Answer in 150 words)

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e-Governance refers to the use of ICT for the delivery of services to public. [Diagram showing G2G, G2C, C2C, G2B, e-Dakshi, e-RTI Act] Transformation by e-Governance: (1) Citizen participation has increased. Ex: RTI Act. (2) Decentralized administration. Ex: Social audit under MGNREGA.

3Digital empowerment. Ex: PMGDISHA scheme - 45% beneficiaries are women. (4) Financial inclusion. Ex: PM Jan Dhan Yojana. Obstacles present: (1) Digital divide. Ex: TRAI report on teledensity - only 52% in rural areas. (2) Infrastructure. (3) Cost of equipment. (4) Awareness among the public is meager. The eBhopal Net and Digital India Mission are the steps to bring Digital Revolution in country.
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Conclusion

The eBhopal Net and Digital India Mission are the steps to bring Digital Revolution in country.

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Diagram

Diagram showing e-Governance framework with G2G, G2C, C2C, G2B, e-Dakshi, and e-RTI Act

Topper

Gudelli Srujana

AIR 552024

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues

E-governance

ICT in Governance

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