Current Context: 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) was held on 1–2 July 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, bringing together policymakers, administrators, industry leaders, startups, and academia to discuss the future of digital governance in India.
- Theme: "Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-Enabled, Data-Driven and Secure Digital Governance."
- Jointly organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Government of Rajasthan.
- India's flagship annual conference on digital governance and public administration reforms.
- Aimed to promote AI-driven, secure, transparent, and citizen-centric governance.
- Brought together around 2,700 delegates, including government officials, industry experts, startups, and academia.
- Featured 6 plenary sessions, 6 breakout sessions, and an exhibition of 40+ digital governance initiatives.
- Key discussions focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), Data Governance, Cyber Security, Deep Tech, and Quantum Computing.
- National e-Governance Awards 2026 were presented to recognise excellence in digital governance initiatives.
- Rajasthan also launched initiatives such as the Smart Rajasthan Platform, Rajasthan Language Model Training Hackathon, Rajasthan Innovation Challenge, and the e-Mitra WhatsApp Service to strengthen digital public service delivery.
Question:
Q1.The theme of the 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026, held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is:
a) Digital India for Inclusive Growth
b) AI for Good Governance and Innovation
c) Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-Enabled, Data-Driven and Secure Digital Governance
d) Smart Governance through Digital Inclusion
Answer: c) Its theme was "Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-Enabled, Data-Driven and Secure Digital Governance," highlighting the use of AI, data analytics, and secure digital technologies to improve citizen-centric governance and public service delivery.
