Digital Democracy in India: E-Governance, Transparency, and the Pursuit of Good Governance

Sharma ; Meenu ; Sharma ; Ananya
SocioHumania: Journal of Social Humanities Studies 📅 2026 Vol 3, No 1 🔗 DOI: 10.70063/sociohumania.v3i1.179
Abstract
Digital democracy and e-governance have emerged as transformative instruments for promoting transparency, accountability, and efficient public administration in India. This study examines the role of digital governance initiatives in strengthening democratic participation and reducing corruption through technology-driven governance mechanisms. Using a qualitative and doctrinal research methodology based on secondary sources, the study analyses major initiatives such as Digital India, Aadhaar, DigiLocker, BharatNet, BHIM-UPI, and MyGov. The findings demonstrate that digital governance has improved accessibility to public services, enhanced administrative efficiency, and minimized bureaucratic corruption through automation and electronic monitoring systems. Furthermore, digital platforms have expanded citizen participation in democratic processes by facilitating communication between governmental institutions and the public. However, challenges such as digital inequality, cyber-security risks, infrastructural limitations, and privacy concerns continue to affect the effectiveness of digital democracy in India
Keywords
Digital Democracy; E-Governance; Good Governance; Transparency; Digital India
How to Cite

Sharma, et al. (2026). Digital Democracy in India: E-Governance, Transparency, and the Pursuit of Good Governance. SocioHumania: Journal of Social Humanities Studies, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.70063/sociohumania.v3i1.179

Sharma, Meenu; Sharma, Ananya, "Digital Democracy in India: E-Governance, Transparency, and the Pursuit of Good Governance," SocioHumania: Journal of Social Humanities Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, 2026.

Sharma, Meenu; Sharma, Ananya. "Digital Democracy in India: E-Governance, Transparency, and the Pursuit of Good Governance." SocioHumania: Journal of Social Humanities Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, 2026.

Sharma, Meenu; Sharma, Ananya. "Digital Democracy in India: E-Governance, Transparency, and the Pursuit of Good Governance." SocioHumania: Journal of Social Humanities Studies 3, no. 1 (2026).

Sharma, et al. (2026) 'Digital Democracy in India: E-Governance, Transparency, and the Pursuit of Good Governance', SocioHumania: Journal of Social Humanities Studies, 3(1). doi: 10.70063/sociohumania.v3i1.179.

Sharma, Meenu; Sharma, Ananya. Digital Democracy in India: E-Governance, Transparency, and the Pursuit of Good Governance. SocioHumania: Journal of Social Humanities Studies. 2026;3(1).

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