Dr Jitendra inaugurates Puducherry conference, underscores transformation through 'digital governance'

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today underscored the transformative role of digital governance in shaping India's future, asserting that the shift from "minimum government, maximum governance’ to a citizen-centric digital ecosystem is central to the country’s administrative and socio-economic reforms.

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Delivering the inaugural address at the Southern Regional Conference of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) at Pondicherry University, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted how initiatives launched over the past decade have not only streamlined service delivery but also empowered citizens, especially those in remote and rural areas. The conference theme, "Empowering Citizens in Digital India: Administrative, Management and Organisational Reforms," reflects a growing national consensus on leveraging technology for inclusive development, he said.