eGovWatch: Narendra Modi addresses eGovernance conference via Twitter, pushes for mobile first strategy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his morning by connecting with his 9.78 million followers on Twitter on the 18th National Conference on eGovernance. Citing his inability to attend the conference he shared his views on eGovernance through the online medium.

The theme of this year’s conference revolves around digital governance, skill development & employability. It brings together several delegates from Central & State Govts, Armed Forces, Academia, Industry & private sector. And 22 awards will be presented in 12 categories.

“The Centre is committed to realising the dream of Digital India, with a vision to make India a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy,” he tweeted.

“I am also certain that technology and e-Governance will make processes simpler and remove several obstacles slowing the pace of work and progress,” he said. “We are actively working to create a robust digital infrastructure that would serve the interests of our citizens and transform their lives,” he said.

“e-Governance is an essential part of our dream of Digital India. The more technology we infuse in governance, the better it is for India,” Modi said in another tweet. “Scale & speed at which we have to take India’s development journey requires maximum & smart utilisation of latest technology,” he said stressing on the importance of use of technology in skilling Indian youths.

Modi also talked about how the govt plans to push m-Governance giving importance to ‘mobile first’. “While we look at e-Governance, let us think about `mobile first` and thus give importance to m-Governance (mobile governance),” he added in another tweet.

The prime minister concluded saying, “I am sure this all-India conference will become a focal point of several innovative ideas that will help our Nation in the years to come”.

Here is a compilation of Narendra Modi’s tweets on eGovernance

e-Governance is an essential part of our dream of Digital India. The more technology we infuse in Governance, the better it is for India.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2015

I am also certain that technology & e-Governance will make processes simpler & remove several obstacles slowing the pace of work & progress.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2015

While we look at e-Governance, let us think about ‘mobile first’ and thus give importance to m-Governance (mobile governance).

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2015

Once again, my best wishes to everyone in the conference. Thank you very much. Will leave for Rajghat & pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2015