Dharamshala to host national e-governance conference on October 16–17
AgriStack, AI tools in eSanjeevani, cybersecurity and ONDC are among the initiatives on the agenda, alongside Himachal Pradesh’s programmes and discussions on replicating successful digital services.
The programme will showcase initiatives recognised under the National Awards for e-Governance and examine how artificial intelligence, data analytics and emerging technologies can improve service delivery and administrative efficiency.
DHARAMSHALA: A two-day National Conference on e-Governance Reforms will be held in Dharamshala on October 16–17, bringing together senior government officials and practitioners to discuss digital public services, administrative reforms and the adoption of successful governance initiatives.
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) is organising the conference in collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh government, according to an official statement issued on October 15.
The programme will showcase initiatives recognised under the National Awards for e-Governance and examine how artificial intelligence, data analytics and emerging technologies can improve service delivery and administrative efficiency.
Presentations will cover AgriStack, e-Jagriti, the AI-enabled Clinical Decision Support System in the eSanjeevani telemedicine service, the Multi Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System and iGOT Karmayogi. Other sessions will examine healthcare, judicial administration, digital travel services and governance at state, district and grassroots levels.
A dedicated session on the first day will feature Himachal Pradesh’s initiatives, including Him Parivar, Sukh Aashraya, Vidya Samiksha Kendra, Green Himachal and the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana.
The second day will focus on cybersecurity, data analytics, citizen-centric digital solutions and the replication of effective e-governance practices. Scheduled presentations include digital banking, animal disease management, blood bag traceability, education, urban governance and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, DARPG Secretary Nivedita Shukla Verma and Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Kamlesh Kumar Pant are scheduled to address the inaugural session.
The conference will provide a forum for states, districts and government organisations to exchange implementation experiences and explore opportunities to adopt successful initiatives in other jurisdictions.
