All doubts and questions regarding the E-governance
were disappeared when India passed the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) in May
2006. This act was proposed to make government services easily available to all
the citizens even at the grassroots through public delivery channels. To
achieve transparency, accountability and real time tracking of development
activities in a digital mannervarious platforms have been created, among that
eGramSwaraj, Audit Online and Gram Manchitra are taken for the present study.
This study aims to review the role of digital platforms such as eGramSwaraj,
Audit Online and Gram Manchitra in improving Panchayat-level governance. It
focuses on understanding their major functions and contribution to planning,
financial management, auditing and local development. This study follows a
descriptive review approach based on government reports, government official
websites, official documents and existing literature. The collected information
was reviewed and presented in a thematic manner to understand the features,
implementation status and limitations of these digital initiatives. Review of
these platforms indicates that digital technologies are gradually being
incorporated into different aspects of Panchayat administration and service
delivery. At the same time, their effective implementation depends on factors
such as internet connectivity, availability of digital infrastructure,
technical knowledge and the capacity of local officials and citizens to use
these platforms.
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