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In Governance

              The advancement of communication technologies, especially the internet, has enabled governments all over
              the world to improve the living standards of their citizens. The use of of Information Technology tools in
              different government departments has led to better management and administrative control.

































              In India, NIC (National Informatics Centre) under the Department of Information Technology actively
              promotes to implement the Information and Communication Technology solutions in the government
              departments.
              Advantages of ICT in Governance

              Exchange information: e-Governance is related to the governance of various departments by exchanging

              information and direction between government and citizens (G2C), government and employees (G2E) and
              also between government and government departments  (G2G).
              Provides services to citizens: ICT facilitates electronic access of different services to the citizens. It enables
              to provide in-hand information about various government departments to the citizens at their doorsteps.

                ICT TOOLS

              ICT tools are devices used in information and communication technology. The list of ICT tools is exhaustive
              and it continues to grow. It includes antiquated technologies such as landline telephones, radio and television
              all of which are still widely used today alongside cutting-edge ICT tools such as computers, smartphones,
              artificial intelligence, robotics, etc.

              Mobile Phone

              A mobile phone is a wireless handheld device used for telecommunication over a cellular network. A mobile
              phone is commonly known as a cell phone or cellular phone. It is primarily designed for voice communication
              and to send and receive text messages.






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