Citizens’ View on Digital Initiatives and e-Readiness: A Case Study for AADHAR Project in Madhya Pradesh

Journal Title: PRAGATI: Journal of Indian Economy - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1

Abstract

The objective of this study is to understand the initiative of e-Governance in India. The paper examines an essential element for the success of e-Initiates of Government of India, i.e., the e-readiness of people, for the state of Madhya Pradesh. Several studies have been reviewed that have helped in understanding the concept of digital governance along with case study of ‘AADHAAR’ project. The study reflects on the e-Governance initiatives taken by other developed and developing countries and also compared with Indian projects. Governments throughout the world have become more apt to offer public information and services via online platform and this exercise of government initiative is known as e-Governance. The appreciating finding of the study is that users are participating actively in ‘AADHAAR’ project and results of questionnaire show the proactive input and acceptance of information and communication technology initiative of government even from the low income respondents. The technological aid and government role in providing ICT infrastructure is also significant.

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Nidhi Jhawar, Vivek S. Kushwaha

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  • EP ID EP625121
  • DOI 10.17492/pragati.v5i01.13109
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Nidhi Jhawar, Vivek S. Kushwaha (2018). Citizens’ View on Digital Initiatives and e-Readiness: A Case Study for AADHAR Project in Madhya Pradesh. PRAGATI: Journal of Indian Economy, 5(1), 123-143. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-625121