The two-day National Conference on e-Governance Reforms commenced on October 16, 2026, in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, bringing together representatives from Central, State, and UT Governments to deliberate on digital transformation, innovative governance practices, and technology-enabled public service delivery.
The inaugural session featured addresses by Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary of DARPG, Government of India; Shri Kamlesh Kumar Pant, Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh; and Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister emphasized that reforms must ensure beneficiary welfare and that modern technology is key to addressing future challenges, with the state government focusing on good governance and providing quality services closer to citizens' homes.
Secretary DARPG highlighted innovative work recognized under National Awards for e-Governance and Prime Minister's Awards, noting the challenge of scaling up successful practices from local pilots to national implementation. The conference acknowledged the guidance of Union Minister of State (PP) Dr. Jitendra Singh and Union Minister for Health Shri J. P. Nadda.
Day One showcased five key initiatives of the Himachal Pradesh government: Him Parivar, Sukhashraya, Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK), Green Himachal, and Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojna, covering sectors including health, social justice, education, environment, and forest conservation. The conference also featured presentations on award-recognized digital initiatives including AgriStack, e-Jagriti, AI-enabled Clinical Decision Support System in e-Sanjeevani Telemedicine Service, Multi Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System, iGOT Karmayogi, eAarogya Dhamni, District Court Case Management System (DCMS), ICMR-MINDS, India Hypertension Control Initiative, and Digi Yatra.
Day Two, scheduled for October 17, 2026, will feature sessions on cybersecurity, best e-governance practices, replication, data analytics, and State-, district-, and grassroots-level initiatives, concluding with a valedictory session. The conference aims to strengthen exchange of ideas among government institutions and promote effective, innovative, and citizen-centric governance through digital transformation.