GS2 · Governance12 Jul 2026 · PIB
National Conference on "NextGen Administrative & e-Gov Reforms" to be held in Shillong on 13–14 July 2026
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya, is organizing a two-day National Conference on the theme "NextGen Administrative & e-Gov Reforms" on 13–14 July 2026 in Shillong, Meghalaya. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, and Shri Conrad K.
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) is organizing a two-day National Conference on the theme 'NextGen Administrative & e-Gov Reforms' on 13-14 July 2026 in Shillong, Meghalaya.
- 02The conference will bring together policymakers, administrators, technologists, and governance practitioners from across the country to deliberate on the future of public administration and digital governance.
- 03Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, DARPG, DoPPW & MDoNER, Government of India, will also address the inaugural session of the National Conference.
- 04More than 300 delegates, including senior officers from the Central and State Governments, District Collectors, policymakers, domain experts, representatives from academic institutions, and practitioners in public administration, are expected to participate in the Conference.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that e-Governance initiatives are only about digitalizing government services, but actually they also involve improving administrative efficiency and citizen-centric reforms.
- Most people think that the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) is responsible for implementing all e-Governance projects in India, but actually it only provides assistance to State Governments through its State Collaborative Initiatives (SCI).
Prelims Practice MCQs
Single facteasy
In which year is the National Conference on 'NextGen Administrative & e-Gov Reforms' to be held?
The conference is scheduled to be held in 2026; it's a significant event for administrative reforms and digital governance.
Statement I & IIhard
Consider the following two statements:
Statement-I: The Conference will bring together policymakers, administrators, technologists and governance practitioners from across the country.
Statement-II: This is to deliberate on the future of public administration and digital governance.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Statement-I mentions that the Conference will bring together various stakeholders. Statement-II explains why this gathering is happening, which is to deliberate on the future of public administration and digital governance.
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