The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the following approach and key components of  National E-Governance Plan (NeGP) proposals :

Assigning role / responsibility to various Government entities (DIT, NIC, DAR&PG, Line Ministries/ Departments & State Governments )

Formal assigning of tasks of the identified Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) and support components under NeGP to various line ministries/departments.

Formal launch of National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) with stated vision.

Programme management structure to be created for the NeGP including constitution of a body under the Chairpersonship of the Prime Minister.

Implementation of the NeGP  and its various MMPs/ components.

The Cabinet decision will give the following benefits / results :

Clear definition of roles & responsibilities for implementation of e-Governance projects.

Clear allocation of responsibility for individual projects to individual Ministry / State Departments.

Adoption of the vision would enable NeGP to significantly improve delivery of services to citizens & businesses.

Management of this complex programme in a systematic and professional manner.

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