E-Governance as a Strategy Towards Poverty Alleviation: An Analysis From Indian Perspective

Abstract

E-governance is the term used to describe the use of communication and information technologies for government. It guarantees information flow transparency, aiding in the improvement and redefinition of social, environmental and economic values. The implementation of numerous central and state initiatives is the responsibility of the Rural Development Department. The execution of almost all systems makes use of Management Information Systems (MIS) software. The state government's policy aims to provide top-notch internet services with a focus on the needs of the citizenry. A number of programmes, including CRISP, NEGP, NIC, E-choupal, Gyandoot, etc. have already been put into use, and more e-government initiatives are in the operation. In a country like India, where demand is high owing to a huge population, alleviating poverty is more crucial and infrastructure is a significant determinant for faster economic growth. By providing improved access to essential commodities like roads, water, drainage, energy, transportation, infrastructure would raise inhabitants' quality of life. One thing is certain: the development of the Indian economy will be fuelled by technologically driven e-Governance solutions as it strives to become a global superpower. The initiatives made in the field of e-Governance that can hasten economic development are therefore the main emphasis of this chapter, which is based on secondary sources. E-governance initiatives can aid in advancing good governance. E-promotion of governance can be of more inclusive governance and can aid in resolving the enormous global issues associated with poverty alleviation. The chapter will go on to outline how e-governance software enables stakeholders to not only monitor quality, cost, and schedule but also regulate deviations through ongoing automated monitoring, escalations, and transparency. The anticipated problems and limitations of e-governance initiatives are also described.

Citation

Dutta, R. (2024), "E-Governance as a Strategy Towards Poverty Alleviation: An Analysis From Indian Perspective", Goel, R., Singh, T., Rahman, M.M., Islam, Q.T. and Baral, S.K. (Ed.) Creating Pathways for Prosperity (Emerald Studies in Sustainable Approaches to Poverty Alleviation), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 85-97. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83549-121-820241007