01512pab a2200157 454500008004000000100001800040245006000058260000900118300001500127362001200142520109300154650002001247650002601267650001701293773004401310180718b2015   xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aJoshi, Shruti  aE-governance in Uttar Pradesh: Challenges and prospects  c2015  ap.229-240/  aApr-Jun  aThe wave of IT has swept the entire world with knowledge-based initiatives. E-governance has proved to be a decisive attempt at creating a citizen-friendly, transparent, and accountable administration. It has become a cogent conduit between people and administration. State governments are increasingly using information technology to improve efficiency and provide online services to citizens. Uttar Pradesh too has embraced this concept and has progressively undertaken several projects and initiatives to establish its own mark in this endeavour. They have faced significant challenges due to the economic, social and demographic dimensions of the vast state. A comparative analysis of major projects in Uttar Pradesh with similar projects in other states could help us in evaluating e-governance initiatives in Uttar Pradesh and in giving suitable recommendation in making them more effective. A triad of strong political will, dogged administrative determination, and active citizen participation can definitely facilitate in realising the Midas touch of e-governance.  - Reproduced.  aGood governance  aPublic administration  aE governance  aIndian Journal of Public Administration