A Study on Awareness of Good Governance and E-Governance among Rural College Students

Abstract Good governance and e-governance are important components of democratic administration and public service delivery in India. Good governance emphasizes transparency, accountability, participation, responsiveness, equity, and the rule of law, whereas e-governance involves the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to provide government services efficiently and transparently. Rural college students constitute an important section of the younger generation and have the potential to contribute to democratic participation and digital transformation. However, their awareness of governance principles, online public services, digital platforms, and citizens' responsibilities may differ according to their educational background, access to technology, and exposure to government initiatives. The present study aims to examine awareness of good governance and e-governance among rural college students using a proposed sample of 46 respondents. The study focuses on students' understanding of governance concepts, familiarity with online government services, and awareness of digital platforms, perceived benefits, and challenges in accessing e-governance services. A descriptive research design and a structured questionnaire are proposed for data collection. Illustrative statistical tables are included to demonstrate how the findings may be presented. Since actual respondent-level data have not been supplied, the numerical results are provisional and should not be interpreted as empirical findings. The study highlights the importance of digital literacy, civic education, and awareness programmes in strengthening students' understanding of democratic governance and digital public services.