In simple, E-Governance is defined as the blend of governance with the next-generation technologies for smooth and seamless operations in government sectors. In short, E-governance provides free access to people about information through the internet by government agencies or sectors.
E-governance is developed for the public sector to use IC Technology to increase the delivery of information and service to the common people, promote citizen participation in decision-making, and make government more accountable, transparent, and efficient.
The Ministry of Information and Technology declares that e-governance goes towards the computerization method to self-govern and stand-alone operation. Instead, it implies significant variations in government operations such as setting new responsibilities for the government, official, judiciary and citizens.
Smart Governance:
E-Governance brings out the SMART governance that includes an easy, reliable, responsible, active and transparent governing process.
- Simple – Simplifying rules, laws and methods of government through ICTs and providing for a user-friendly government.
- Moral – Technology interventions enhance the effectiveness of anti-corruption agencies, police, judiciary, etc.
- Accountable – Facilitates accountability to design, develop, and implement effective Management Information System and performance measurement mechanisms, thereby ensuring public service functionaries' accountability.
- Responsive – The rise of Smart Governance speeds up service delivery and makes the system more responsive.
- Transparent – Bringing information confined in the government documents to the public and making processes and functions transparent, which would bring equality.
E-governance and E-government:
- Government is the formal mechanism, whereas governance is the outcome experienced whose receive it.
- E-government is a productive version of government when it is well executed and maintained.
- E-governance can evolve into public participation of governance if it is well supported with appropriate policies, goals, plans and designs.
STAGES OF E-GOVERNANCE:
- Simple information
- Two-way communication
- Service and financial transactions
- Inter and Intra-governmental integration
- Political participation.
SIGNIFICANCE OF E-GOVERNANCE
Technological improvements promote the organizational operations by allowing:
- Administrative Development
- Service Delivery
Administrative Development:
The primary intention is to improve the potentials of the methods. ICT is usable and are being used now to give further incentive to the process. They help us as mentioned below.
- Automation Methods
- Paper Work Reduction
- Quality in Serving
Service Delivery:
Provides effectively delivering services to the people and it ensures,
- Transparency
- Social Development
- Strategic Information System
