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Visakhapatnam Declaration to Advance e-Governance in India Adopted

Posted 24 Sep 2025

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Article Summary

Article Summary

The declaration promotes inclusive, technology-driven governance with AI, blockchain, and digital literacy, emphasizing scalable models, cybersecurity, rural outreach, and overcoming challenges like digital divide and infrastructure gaps. 

The Declaration adopted at the 28th National Conference on e-Governance, called for a whole-of-government approach to strengthen civil services with digital competencies, and agile & data-driven frameworks.

Key Proposals of the Visakhapatnam Declaration

  • National Vision: Supports inclusive, citizen-centric, and transparent governance with focus on Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.
  • Technology-Driven Governance: Adoption of AI, ML, Blockchain, GIS, IoT, and Data Analytics to deliver multilingual, real-time, and sector-specific citizen services, emphasizing the need for ethical and transparent adoption. 
    • E.g. Digital India BHASHINI, Digi Yatra, NADRES V2, etc.
  • Replication of Successful Models: Focus on nationwide scaling of models like SAMPADA 2.0 (MP), eKhata (Bengaluru), Rohini Gram Panchayat (Maharashtra), Drone Analytics Monitoring System (DAMS) by NHAI, etc.
  • Grassroots and Inclusive Development:  
    • Geographical Outreach: To regions with connectivity challenges, like North-East and Ladakh, under the NeSDA framework.
    • Nationwide expansion of successful Panchayat digital models, launching digital literacy programs targeting women, youth, etc.
  • Cybersecurity and Resilience:  Focus on Zero-Trust architecture, Post-quantum security and AI-enabled monitoring in priority sectorslike transport, defence and citizen services platforms.
  • Agriculture and Sustainability: National Agri Stack for better access to credit, advisories, and markets.
  • Other: Collaboration between government, industry, for scalable digital solutions; Regional Hub Development (E.g. Visakhapatnam as IT and innovation hub).

 

Key Challenges to e- Governance in India

  • Digital Divide & Low Literacy: Urban-rural, rich-poor, language and literate-illiterate gaps limit access.
  • Infrastructure Deficiencies: Poor internet connectivity, unreliable power, and inadequate ICT infrastructure in remote areas.
  • Resistance to Change: Bureaucratic reluctance to shift from paper-based to digital systems slows adoption.
  • Interdepartmental Coordination & Interoperability: Silos and incompatible systems hinder seamless service delivery.
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  • Visakhapatnam Declaration
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