What can be the right strategy for e-governance?
The first and foremost effective strategy should be to avoid large mega projects. In fact, big projects should be divided into modules, with clearly identified goals and quantifiable benefits. The project should start with a pilot and subsequently, on successful completion, should be up scaled into a live project. An effective e-Governance strategy should minimise the risk of disruption, demonstrate proof of concepts, answer frequently asked questions, and finally get something up and running upon which an application can be build. And, third party independent audit against measurable benchmarks is a must. Don’t we have to popularise e-governance in the country? Yes, marketing and publicity are integral parts of successful electronic governance initiatives. Marketing efforts should focus on creating brand awareness of the online presence. Using traditional media methods and outlets to create the right image for this new delivery channel can accomplish this kind of branding. The custome