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PIB digest for Thursday, 15 October

National Conference on e-Governance Reforms 2026

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions · Governance · Posted 15 OCT 2026 2:48PM

What happened

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in collaboration with the Government of Himachal Pradesh, is organizing a two-day National Conference on e-Governance Reforms in Dharamshala on 16–17 October 2026. The event showcases best practices from Himachal Pradesh and national-level e-governance initiatives to strengthen administrative efficiency and public service delivery.

Why it matters for UPSC

This conference highlights the practical application of digital technologies and e-governance to improve public service delivery, illustrating key themes under administrative reforms and citizen-centric governance in the UPSC syllabus.

Key objectives

  1. Deliberate on e-governance reforms, digital transformation, innovation, and effective governance practices.
  2. Showcase best practices of Himachal Pradesh such as Him Parivar, Sukh Aashraya, and Vidya Samiksha Kendra.
  3. Highlight national-level e-governance initiatives including AgriStack, e-Jagriti, and iGOT Karmayogi.
  4. Focus on cybersecurity, data analytics, and citizen-centric digital solutions.