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Impact of E-Governance on Rural Development Programs
Author(s): Mr. Puran chand

Abstract
This paper analyzes the role of e-governance in shaping rural development programs in India particularly between 2015 and 2025 when digital platforms increasingly became central to welfare delivery and citizen-state interaction. E-governance defined as the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in governance has been a key strategy for enhancing transparency efficiency and accessibility of rural development schemes. From direct benefit transfers to online grievance redressal e-governance initiatives have transformed the delivery of flagship programs such as MGNREGA PM-Kisan and rural health and education schemes. While significant progress has been made in digitizing records payments and monitoring challenges such as the digital divide infrastructural gaps and digital literacy remain barriers to full inclusion. This study draws upon government reports scholarly research and case studies to argue that e-governance has accelerated rural development outcomes but requires deeper integration of equity local capacity and citizen engagement to ensure sustainable transformation.