Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde today commended the winners of the National e-Governance Awards, calling them revolutionaries who are simplifying lives for citizens across India. Shinde inaugurated the two-day 27th National Conference on e-Governance in Mumbai, themed “Viksit Bharat: Secure and Sustainable e-Service Delivery.”
In his address, he emphasised that e-governance is a cornerstone of development, enabling governments to be more responsive, inclusive, and citizen-centric. Shinde highlighted that e-governance is not just about technology but signifies a mindset shift, fostering transparency and building trust between citizens and the government. He credited e-governance for the prompt transfer of funds from the ‘Mukhyamantri Mazhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ to beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Shinde also stressed the importance of public satisfaction alongside the speed of technological advancements.
During the event, CM Eknath Shinde also unveiled the new name for the Department of Administrative Reforms and Organization and Methods, which will now be known as the Department of Administrative Innovation, Excellence, and Good Governance.
