The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Himachal Pradesh, is organizing a two-day National Conference on e-Governance Reforms in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, on October 16-17, 2026. The conference aims to bring together senior government officials and practitioners from across the country to deliberate on e-Governance reforms, digital transformation, innovation, and adoption of effective governance practices.
The inaugural session will feature addresses by Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh; Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, DARPG, Government of India; and Shri Kamlesh Kumar Pant, Chief Secretary, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The conference will showcase best practices adopted by the Government of Himachal Pradesh, including Him Parivar, Sukh Aashraya, Vidya Samiksha Kendra, Green Himachal, and the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana.
National-level e-Governance initiatives to be presented include AgriStack, e-Jagriti, AI-enabled Clinical Decision Support System in the eSanjeevani telemedicine service, Multi Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System, and iGOT Karmayogi. Additional presentations will cover initiatives in healthcare, judicial administration, digital travel services, and public service delivery at state, district, and grassroots levels.
The second day will focus on cybersecurity, best e-Governance practices, replication of successful initiatives, data analytics, and citizen-centric digital solutions. Specific presentations will include cybersecurity frameworks, digital banking, animal disease management, blood bag traceability, education, urban governance, and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
The conference provides a platform for participating states, districts, and government organizations to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities to replicate successful initiatives, contributing to responsive, transparent, efficient, and technology-enabled governance. The event will conclude with a valedictory session featuring addresses by the Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh and the Secretary of DARPG.