Digital Transparency Laws And E-Governance: Fighting Corruption Through Technology
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 24
- 2 min read
Mr. Sumesh Bhagwati, School of Legal Studies, LNCT Vidhyapeeth University, Indore, MP
ABSTRACT
This research paper investigate into the progressively significant role that digital transparency laws and e-governance mechanisms play in combating corruption and fostering sustainable development, particularly within the Indian context. “In an era marked by rapid technological advancements the integration of legal frameworks with digital innovation has become a crucial strategy for governments seeking to improve governance and public service.”1 India, as one of the world’s largest democracies, faces persistent challenges related to bureaucratic incapability, corruption, and unequal access to public services. Recognizing these complications, the Government of India has launched a range of legislative and technological action aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing institutional accountability, and promising greater civic engagement.
The paper explores how the coaction between legal mandates like the Right to Information Act and digital platforms like MyGov, DigiLocker, and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has redesigned the partnership between the state and its citizens. These means empower citizens with access to information, setup real-time supervision of government processes, and reduce the need for mediator that often serve as centre for corrupt practices. At the same time, technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and big data analytics are being tested for their capacity to expose fraud, prevent misuse of digital information management and ensure the purity of public records.
However, the paper also critically appraise the practical challenges faced in applying such reforms issues for example the gap between those who have access to internet and technology and those who do not, cyber fragilities, institutional resilience, and privacy concerns act as significant obstacles to realizing the full capability of digital governance. Through all-inclusive analysis of existing policies, successful case studies, and identified research gaps, this study offers policy suggestions intended at strengthening digital transparency and ensuring that e-governance becomes a sustainable, inclusive, and transformative force in India’s development journey. Ultimately, the paper argues for ethical, tech-driven leadership as a foundation of long-term governance reform.
