What is Mygov : Citizen engagment platform

Launched : 26th July 2014

Why :

• Promote the active participation of Indian citizens in their country’s governance and development
• Aimed at creating a common platform for Indian citizens to “crowdsource governance ideas from citizens”

Managed by:  National Informatics Centre (NIC)

Additional info:

BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY TO COMMON MAN

• Efficient use of technology and platforms has enabled the poor and the marginalised to fully benefit from various government schemes
• Mobile phones, biometric ID Aadhaar, focus on domestic manufacturing, rapid internet penetration, digital payments, e-marketplace, and many other schemes and programs have brought unprecedented changes in the lives of people, and paved the way for inclusive development