29th National e-Governance Conference: Digital Governance Ensures Efficiency, Transparency, and Citizen-Centric Development

Jaipur, July 1, 2026: The two-day 29th National e-Governance Conference (NCeG) commenced with a grand opening ceremony at the Rajasthan International Center (RIC) in Jaipur on Wednesday. Inaugurating the summit, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma emphasized that technology should not merely be a tool for convenience but a powerful medium for social inclusion and public welfare, ensuring that the benefits of digital governance seamlessly reach the last person in society.

Key Digital Initiatives Launched

During the event, the Chief Minister unveiled several cutting-edge digital platforms and services aimed at reshaping public service delivery in Rajasthan:

• Rajasthan Language Model Training Hackathon
• Smart Rajasthan Project: An automated, citizen-centric service delivery platform.
• Rajasthan Innovation Challenge
• e-Mitra WhatsApp Service: Bringing essential government services directly to citizens’ smartphones.
• Release of the ‘Digital Rajasthan’ Coffee Table Book.

Highlights from the Chief Minister’s Address

Eliminating Middlemen via the JAM Trinity CM Sharma highlighted that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, initiatives like Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile (the JAM Trinity) have successfully transferred scheme benefits directly into the bank accounts of the needy, completely eliminating the interference of middlemen. Today, India leads global digital milestones, with UPI becoming the world’s most accessible mode of cashless transactions.

Success of the Rajasthan Sampark Portal To make governance highly responsive, the ‘Rajasthan Sampark’ portal has emerged as a robust grievance redressal platform. The portal successfully resolves 2.5 to 3 lakh public complaints every month. The Chief Minister shared that he personally monitors and reviews the resolution of grievances on this platform to ensure accountability.

New Policies Driving Future Tech Growth

• Rajasthan AI-ML Policy 2026: Formulated to seamlessly integrate Artificial Intelligence into administration, education, healthcare, agriculture, and industries.
• AVGC & XR Policy: Designed to unlock new career avenues for youth in animation, gaming, visual effects, and extended reality tech.
• Launch of the state’s dedicated AI and Quantum Computing Mission.

Quantum Leap in Startups and Digital Infrastructure

Rajasthan is rapidly securing its spot as a leading startup hub in India. Over the past two years, the state has achieved remarkable milestones:

• Startup Ecosystem: The number of active startups soared from 4,000 to over 8,500.
• Investments & Jobs: Funding increased from ₹250 crore to ₹1,000 crore, while job creation surged from 22,000 to more than 47,000.
• Incubation Centers: 9 incubation centers and 65 i-Start Launchpads have been established, connecting over 1.28 lakh students to innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Infrastructure Expansion: Laid down 1,686 km of optical fiber network and established over 12,500 high-speed internet connections across 3,200+ Gram Panchayats.
• e-Mitra Network: Over 79,000 e-Mitra kiosks are currently offering more than 900 citizen services across the state.

Strengthening Security and Integrity

To maintain absolute transparency and trust in government recruitment exams, the state has deployed AI-based photo verification and e-KYC systems. Additionally, advanced cyber labs and cyber range platforms have been set up to secure the digital infrastructure against online fraud.

For public and student safety, over 25,000 CCTV security cameras have been operationalized across key public and educational spaces. Notably, Rajasthan was recently honored at the national level for its exemplary work in digital identity and verification.

Delivering Fast, Scalable, and Optimal Services

Speaking at the summit, Minister for Information Technology and Communications, Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore, noted that the combination of governance, e-governance, and AI in governance ensures three core pillars: faster service, expanded reach, and top-tier quality. He highlighted that data and AI are crucial assets to help the government proactively meet public needs.

Dignitaries in Attendance: The event witnessed the presence of Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, Union Electronics & IT Secretary S. Krishnan, Administrative Reforms Secretary Nivedita Shukla Verma, State IT Secretary Ravi Kumar Surpur, alongside top bureaucrats, tech entrepreneurs, industry experts, and a large number of young innovators.