Civil Service Transformation, AI, and Inclusive Growth at Core of Visakhapatnam Declaration on e-Governance

The 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG), co-hosted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, concluded in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday with the adoption of the “Visakhapatnam Declaration.” The two-day conference outlined a forward-looking strategy to advance India’s e-Governance agenda.. V. Srinivas, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances , informed that the conference reaffirmed the national vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047” and the principle of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.” Delegates stressed that emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, GIS, IoT, and Data Analytics must serve as enablers of transparent, sustainable, and citizen-focused governance. Ensuring cybersecurity, digital trust, and resilience in safeguarding critical infrastructure was highlighted as a national priority.