Mishra, Purva creator text xu| 2014 continuing ng p.341-349. The growing trends in globalisation and privatisation have opened doors to far-reaching technological changes. India, like many other developing countries, is in a position to wrest the benefits of information technology (IT) if it is made possible both in urban and rural areas. The appropriate use of this technology will usher a new era in public administration by making governmental functioning and process more transparent and accessible. This article highlights the importance and uses of e-Governance with special reference to Punjab. It analyses the e-Governance initiatives undertaken by the state of Punjab in some significant areas and offers suggestions. - Reproduced. 10 E governance - India - Punjab E governance Indian Journal of Public Administration 180718