Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part E (2024)

The digital turn in India’s rural governance marks a decisive shift in how local institutions deliver public services and exercise accountability. Following the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) were envisioned as the foundation of participatory development. Yet, decades of experience revealed persistent problems—manual record-keeping, opaque financial transactions, and limited Gram Sabha engagement (MORD, 2024). In this context, e-governance interventions aim to revitalise the Gram Panchayat as a transparent and responsive institution.