Role Of E-Governance In Promoting Transparency And Accountability
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Aayush Patodi, Department of Law, Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Indore (M.P.)
CHAPTER: 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
As supported by e-governance, the study focuses on public administration's commitment to accountability and openness. Given that most governments worldwide have shifted to digital service delivery in one form or another, it is important to comprehend how e-governance projects may result in a transparent and constructive transformation of the public sector. By using information and communication technology (ICT), e-governance facilitates communication between the government and its constituents, increasing the amount of information available and decreasing the need for human intervention in the decision-making process.
Making the public aware of the government's choices, activities, and information is known as transparency in governance. By making information about government spending, activities, and policies easily accessible to individuals, e-governance encourages openness1. Real-time updates and the delivery of government services are made possible by digital technologies such as public service websites, online tenders, and Right to Information (RTI) portals. This lessens corruption and promotes open governance.
1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
1. The effectiveness of these digital platforms in guaranteeing actual accountability and openness in governmental administration is yet unknown, though. However, with certain restrictions, the use of e-governance solutions in India is growing in popularity. Digital system illiteracy and anticipated change are some of the obstacles that prevent these systems from
functioning to their full potential.
2. Although e-governance efforts have made government services more accessible to the general public, a more thorough assessment is required to determine how these platforms affect the accountability of public servants and whether these governance reforms actually improve things, especially in corrupt and inefficient areas.
