Year(s)

Event

1970s

The concept of e-governance originates in India. Focus on developing in-house government applications in various sectors.

1980s

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) connects all district headquarters, marking a significant development in the advancement of e-governance.

Early 1990s

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) supplements IT systems, expanding their application across more sectors and emphasizing reaching rural areas.

May 18, 2006

The central government approves the National e-governance Plan (NeGP), formulated by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology and Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.

2019

Khan and Krishnan describe the maturity of e-government services, stressing the value of integrated services.

2023

The World Bank emphasizes how digital government represents a transformative shift in government operations worldwide.