Study of ICT Related Problems in Panchayat Raj System in Dhule District

Abstract

Panchayat Raj System is backbone of rural India. India has its own well defined National e-Governance Plan. Various initiatives are taken by government for use of Information and Communication Technology ( ICT ) in Panchayat Raj System at National and State level. At present Computer systems are used at all three levels of Panchayat Raj System, still there are certain problems faced by staff in effective use of ICT for smooth functioning. Various types of problems are faced by staff using ICT like training of ICT for staff, lacking availability of uninterrupted power supply, technical support in case of software, hardware and networking related problem, Internet connectivity, speed of Internet, poor configuration of Computer systems, knowledge of Computer and Internet etc. The study is conducted for Panchayat Raj System of Dhule District in Maharashtra.