BusinessAugust 23, 2026

egov

EE-guv

Definition

Short for electronic government; the use of digital technology and internet-based platforms to provide public services and manage administrative tasks within an institution or government body.

Etymology

The term is a clipped compound of 'electronic' and 'government,' reflecting the rise of digital infrastructure in public administration starting in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

In the news

The article mentions the 'Samarth eGov Suite' as a platform the university adopted to manage enterprise resource planning and modernize administration, illustrating the institution's commitment to digital transformation.

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