INDIAN EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF E-GOVERNANCE

E-governance has increasingly become one of the major aspects of modern governance.In the era of New Public Management (NPM) e-governance provides a citizen-centric platform by enabling citizen participation in governance and makes government more responsive and accountable to citizens.The incorporation of egovernance in education system in India is a positive step to achieve Goal 4 of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong opportunities for all.The tools of egovernance can help in improving access to education, enhancing learning and promoting equitable outcomes.The use of digital platforms and technology-driven solutions to manage and improve the education system is known as e-governance in education.It has become a transformative tool in India's education sector, streamlining administration, improving accessibility, and enhancing transparency.The integration of ICT in governance has led to the digitalization of various education-related Dikshita Buragohain, Rahul Bania https://iaeme.com/Home/