28th National e-Governance Conference Begins Visakhapatnam

Why in News ?

The 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2025) commenced in Visakhapatnam, organised by DARPG and MeitY with Andhra Pradesh government support. The conference focuses on digital transformation and civil service reforms to advance India’s vision of a developed nation. This event also highlights the importance of infrastructure development and corporate social responsibility in achieving comprehensive growth.

Key Highlights of NCeG 2025:

• The conference is being held on 22–23 September 2025 under the theme ‘Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation’.
• It is jointly organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) and Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh government.
• The inaugural session will be led by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), and N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
• The event features 6 plenary sessions and 6 breakout sessions, highlighting experiences and innovations in digital governance.
• Around 70 speakers from diverse backgrounds will present best practices, strategies, and case studies on e-governance, citizen services, and digital innovation.

Importance and Expected Outcomes

• The conference promotes digital transformation in public administration, improving transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric governance.
• It encourages knowledge sharing between government departments, tech experts, and civil service officers on the latest e-governance solutions.
• Innovation in service delivery is emphasized to make administrative processes more accessible, faster, and accountable.
• Focus on Viksit Bharat underscores the role of civil servants in adopting and implementing cutting-edge technologies for governance.
• The conference strengthens multi-stakeholder collaboration, providing a platform for policymakers, technologists, and administrators to exchange ideas and replicate best practices nationwide.
• A special session on infrastructure development will highlight projects like the Tato-II hydro-electric project in Arunachal Pradesh, showcasing the integration of clean energy projects with e-governance initiatives.
• The Arunachal Pradesh government will present its efforts in the Shi Yomi district, where the Tato-II hydroelectric project on the Siyom river is being developed, demonstrating effective river basin management.
• Discussions will cover the implementation of skill development programmes as part of e-governance initiatives, supporting the goals of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
• The conference will address the role of corporate social responsibility in supporting e-governance and infrastructure projects, including fair compensation packages for affected communities.
• Experts will discuss how projects like Tato-II contribute to national grid stability and overall socio-economic development of the region.