Changing Technological Trends for E-Governance

Abstract

The authors have presented the changing technological trends for E-Governance in India. There are many trends that are emerging, which have been discussed in this chapter. Ubiquitous computing, Free and Open Source Software, Analytics, Cloud Computing and Blockchain Technology have been discussed for their role in E-Governance. The changing vision of government for E-Governance has also been discussed. Changes like digitally assisted services, solution development for citizens, enabling inclusive decision making, institutional initiatives, fulfillment of government to citizen services online, and shared services along with Public-private partnership, have been elaborated by the authors. Pillars of Digital India have been mentioned which led to the development of vision of E-Governance. At the end, upcoming projects like eBiz, AGRISNET, Digital Signature Management Cell, and Internet Engineering Task Force have been elaborated. Also, the focus areas for E-Governance in India like digitally green agriculture, healthcare, and education and security concerns have been mentioned in this chapter.