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E-Governance: Beyond Technology to the ‘Use Value’ of Information

Introduction The rapid expansion of digital technologies has fundamentally transformed how governments function, interact with citizens, and deliver public services. Under the umbrella of e-governance, states across the world have adopted information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve efficiency, transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness in governance. In India, initiatives such as Digital India, online service portals,…

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Industrial Revolution

The Fourth Industrial Revolution and E-Governance: Transforming Public Administration in India

Introduction The world is undergoing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), characterized by the fusion of digital, physical, and biological systems. Unlike previous industrial revolutions that relied on mechanization, electricity, or computing, the 4IR is defined by digital technologies, artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and robotics. This revolution is…

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