How e-governance will play a key role in infrastructural development

The union government has reinforced its commitment to using infrastructure as a force multiplier for sustained growth and focus on e-governance to boost the 'ease of doing business' in the country for the development of the nation

- Jitendra Joshi

E-governance refers to the use of information technology and communication for governance. It ensures transparency in the information flow, helping in enhancing and redefining the social, environmental, and economic values. In the latest union budget, tabled on February 1, the government has given a massive push to the infrastructure sector and proposed an expenditure of more than Rs 10 lakh crore for the year 2022-23.

Sound infrastructure is not only paramount for economic growth but is also essential to uplift the quality of life in the country and boost the opportunities for both enterprises and individuals. The union government has reinforced its commitment to using infrastructure as a force multiplier for sustained growth and focus on e-governance to boost the fease of doing business' in the country for the development of the nation.

Being in the vision for a long term, infrastructure is a key factor for faster economic growth and alleviation of poverty in any country but India it is more important as the demand is high due to large population and the resources are scarce. Infrastructure will improve the quality of life of the citizens by providing them better basic necessities including roads, water, drainage, electricity and transport.