Explain the role of technology in transforming governance in India.
Evaluate the significance of technology in transforming governance in India, with focus on the various initiatives launched by the government.
- Technology has played a significant role in transforming governance in India by enabling faster and more transparent service delivery, reducing corruption, and improving citizen engagement.
- The Digital India program launched in 2015 aimed to transform India into a digitally empowered society. It includes initiatives such as Digital Locker and e-Sign which enable storing and sharing of documents in a secure manner.
- E-governance initiatives such as the MyGov platform and e-Office have improved citizen engagement and streamlined government processes.
- The government's Aadhaar program has provided a unique identification number to over 1.2 billion Indians, thus enabling more targeted and efficient service delivery.
- The use of technology in initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Mission and the Ayushman Bharat program has helped in improving public health and sanitation.
- The National Optical Fibre Network and BharatNet initiatives have brought high-speed internet connectivity to rural areas, thus enabling more inclusion and participation in the digital economy.
- However, issues such as internet censorship and privacy concerns have also arisen due to the rapid adoption of technology in governance.
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