digital governance

May 26, 2026 10:52 AM

Sarbananda Sonowal unveils ‘Maritime Reform Utsav’, pushes digital governance and faster maritime reforms

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), outlining a reform-driven roadmap to accelerate India’s maritime transformation in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047.” The meeting focused on strengthening governance, improving ease of doing business, enhancing digital integration, ensuring effective grievanc...

March 29, 2026 12:06 PM

BiharOne project set to transform digital governance in Bihar; Rs 87 crore contract awarded to CIPL

Bihar government has launched the ambitious BiharOne Project aimed at transforming service delivery through a unified digital platform, marking a major step towards citizen-centric governance in the state. Under the project, a contract worth ₹87 crore has been awarded to Corporate Infotech Pvt. Ltd. (CIPL), with the platform expected to go live by July this year. Single-Window Platform for Government Services BiharOne seeks to simplify access to public services by integrating multiple gover...

January 13, 2026 10:24 PM

G-RAM-G based on evidence, digital governance to ensure real benefits for rural workers: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that the Viksit Bharat Energy for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Gramin), or G-RAM-G, is driven by evidence and experience rather than assumptions, and reflects the government’s commitment to transparent communication on policies affecting rural India. Addressing a media briefing, the Minister said a responsible government must place facts clearly before the public, particularly when initiatives directly impact villages, livelihoods a...

November 13, 2025 2:15 PM

MEA rolls out upgraded Passport Seva Programme and e-Passports

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday announced the nationwide rollout of its upgraded Passport Seva Programme (PSP V2.0), the Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP V2.0), and the launch of e-Passports for citizens in India and abroad. The initiative marks a major step in the government’s efforts to modernise passport services and strengthen security through technology-driven solutions. According to the Ministry, the revamped Passport Seva Programme was implemented across all 37 Passpo...

December 9, 2024 9:23 PM

India’s digital transformation: strengthening infrastructure and governance

India has emerged as a global leader in digital adoption, with significant advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and digital governance. These developments have strengthened the country’s digital economy, enhancing the accessibility, scalability, and security of services for both government operations and private sector growth. Expanding digital infrastructure A critical pillar of India’s digital transformation is its expanding data centre ec...