(GIST OF KURUKSHETRA) e-GramSwaraj

(April-2023)

e-GramSwaraj

Introduction

• To ensure smart and good governance at community level, e-governance is essential.
• e-GramSwaraj is a striking example of the motto “minimum government and maximum governance”.
• Serves the multiple goals of effective decentralization, increased accountability, optimal use of scarce resources, and spreading awareness of local governance.

• According to United Nations, there are eight characteristics of good governance:

e-GramSwaraj:

• e-GramSwaraj is a work-based comprehensive application for Panchayati Raj Institutions.
• It was launched on National Panchayati Raj Day (24th April) in 2020.

Objectives of e-GramSwaraj are:

• Strengthening digitalisation in panchayats
• Improving grass-root governance
• Empowering rural citizens
• Ensuring transparency and accountability

Benefits of e-GramSwaraj:

• Allows Gram Panchayat to upload Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP) and financial and physical work reports.
• Enables online payments to material suppliers and service providers.
• Covers all aspects of the operation of the panchayat such as planning, budgeting, wealth management, etc.

Progress of e-GramSwaraj:

• Around 2.56 lakh Gram Panchayats have uploaded their GPDP in the financial year 2021-22.

Challenges for e-Gram Swaraj

• The basic requirement is a seamless Internet connection, which is a major challenge, especially in rural areas.
• The acceptance of digital media by the local population is another area of ​​concern.
• Other topics are information security, data protection, availability of content, etc.
• The delegation of powers to panchayats in all states is not uniform.
• Many panchayats lack timely availability of funds and smooth flow of resources.

Way ahead:

• Although Common Service Centers (CSC) have been established in the country to promote e-government, much remains to be done.
• It is important to sensitize and train all those involved.
• e-GramSawarj must be integrated with GeM.
• Continuous feedback from all stakeholders will help make the system more robust and dynamic.
• In addition, accurate identification of activities, community involvement and effective implementation are of paramount importance.

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