n a novel way of addressing a distant gathering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday communicated with delegates at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar attending the 18th National Conference of e-Governance, using social networking site Twitter. While addressing the inaugural session, Modi said that e-Governance is an essential part of our dream of ‘Digital India’ and more technology we infuse in governance, the better it is for the country. "I am also certain that technology and e-Governance will make processes simpler and remove several obstacles slowing the pace of work," asserted the Prime Minister.
He posted a series of 17 tweets in connection with the e-Governance which was displayed on a large screen at Mahatma Mandir in real time basis. Modi said that he wanted to personally attend the conference but was unable to do so but there was no way he could miss interacting with the delegates. "I thought- despite not attending, how can I connect with you. That is when I decided to use technology and talk to you via this medium," he said the delegates from Central Government as well various State Governments, academia, industry and private sector.
While congratulating the organisers for selecting the theme of this year's conference revolving around digital governance, skill development and employability, Modi assured that the Central Government is committed to realising the dream of ‘Digital India’ with a vision to make India a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
"The Government is actively working to create a robust digital infrastructure that would serve the interests of our citizens and transform their lives," he said emphasising to look at e-Governance in a different way and think about 'mobile first. Talking about m-Governance, he stressed on exploring ways to provide as many services as possible through mobiles. "let us bring the world into our mobile phones," said the Prime Minister. The youthful energy that our nation possesses is our prized asset, he said adding that giving an impetus to skill development through technology is essential.
"Scale and speed at which we have to take India's development journey requires maximum and smart utilisation of latest technology. I am sure this all-India conference will become a focal point of several innovative ideas that will help our nation in the years to come," he added. While inaugurating the conference, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel emphasised on reaching to remotest village through e-Governance would be the priority of her Government.