Raj CM Sharma to inaugurate 29th National Conference on E-Governance in Jaipur

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Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will inaugurate a two-day National Conference on “Viksit Bharat 2047: AI -Enabled, Data-Driven And Secure Digital Governance” here on Wednesday.

This 29th edition of the national conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026 is being organised jointly by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Rajasthan government. Rajasthan Industry Minister Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore will also grace the inaugural session.

Delegates from over 80 Central Ministries/Departments, 28 States and 8 Union Territories will participate in the conference. An Exhibition will also be organised during the event to showcase India’s achievements in the field of e-Governance, including a Wall of Fame highlighting glimpse of previous conferences and the award winners from previous years.

During the conference, the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 will also be conferred upon 17 exemplary initiatives.

The awards include 10 gold, 6 silver, and 1 jury award- across seven categories- would be given to Central Ministries/ Departments, State/Union Territoy Governments, District Administration, Gram Panchayats, and Academic/ Research Institutions.

Union Minister of State with Independent Charge for Science, Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh will give away the awards to the winners.

The conference aims to bring together government officials, industry experts, and academicians to discuss innovative and transformative approaches to ensure secure and sustainable e-service delivery in India; thereby contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

The Conference will feature 6 plenary sessions and 6 breakout sessions. Over 60 speakers from diverse backgrounds will share their experiences and present the best practices on a wide range of sub-themes.

This conference will serve as a platform for in-depth discussions on integrating state-of-the-art technology to enhance e-service delivery. Industry experts will contribute with their knowledge and insights, offering perspectives on the future of e-governance in India.

The Jaipur Declaration on e-Governance 2026 will also be made by Smt. Sarita Chauhan, Additional Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.