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Research Article | Open Access
Volume 14 2022 | None
Challenges of E-Governance Implementation in Rural India: An Empirical Study
Namrata Prakash
Pages: 9027-9031
Abstract
In rural India, many obstacles must be overcome for the widespread adoption of E-governance. First, poor infrastructure and connectivity are obstacles. Rural communities sometimes lack steady electricity and internet connectivity, making digital platforms challenging to build and maintain. E-governance benefits like online service delivery and citizen involvement are unavailable to remote communities without stable electricity and internet access. E-governance initiatives fail in rural areas due to inadequate digital literacy. Many rural individuals don't know how to use digital technologies. Digital literacy programmes that equip rural residents to use e-governance services must close this knowledge gap. E-governance implementation is further complicated by linguistic limitations. Many rural places in India speak their own languages, leading to language barriers. To reach rural communities, digital platforms and content must be multilingual. Finally, rural populations lack awareness and trust in e-governance systems. Traditional governance is strongly established in their lives, and the transfer to digital platforms may be met with hostility. This difficulty can be overcome by building trust through clear communication, providing actual benefits, and incorporating local leaders and influencers in the implementation process. Infrastructure, digital literacy, language localization, and community engagement are needed to solve these problems. E-governance can empower rural India by improving transparency, access to government services, and citizen participation by overcoming these obstacles.
Keywords
E-governance, Rural India, Digital Literacy, Internet Access, Language Barriers
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