Abstract: With the emergence of ICT, a new form of governance, referred to as e-governance, has emerged as a way of reaching out to the people. ICT cuts across space and time boundaries to reach the most remote and disadvantageous sections of the society, promotes transparency and accountability and enables swift delivery of information & services. When introducing ICTs to rural India, challenges regarding connectivity, capacity and commerce are encountered. Attempts should be made to introduce communication technologies that are indigenous, cost-effective and suitable to rural areas.