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