E-Governance has been in existence in the country in different forms for a long time. However in the initial years, emphasis of e-governance initiatives have been towards G2G Services relating to automation and computerization of internal functioning of the government. Over the last few years, focus (of e-governance) has shifted to electronic delivery of services to the Citizens. E-Governance initiatives are now focusing towards delivery of government services in personalized manner at the doorstep of citizens. In India, over the last two decades, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), has emerged as an effective tool to deliver services to the people. Expansion of Telecommunications Infrastructure & Penetration of Internet in large parts of the country, has enabled the government to provide effective, efficient and multichannel delivery of government services to the citizens at large. National Informatics Centre, NIC has played an important role in the induction of ICT in government for last three decades. NIC has been associated with most of the e-governance applications in the country in one way or other. ICT infrastructure set up by NIC across the nation, such as NICNET, National Knowledge Network(NKN), LANs in Ministries and State Governments secretariats, Data Centres and Video Conferencing etc are being extensively used by various e-governance applications for delivery of Citizen Services. Emerging advanced technologies & multiple delivery channel options have helped NIC and Government institutions to think innovatively in delivering public services; enhancing transparency and accountability; fostering citizen’s access to information; enabling citizens’ participation in the public policy process; and improving participation of all stakeholders in governance. Technologies such as World Wide Web, Mobile/Smart phones, SMS, IVRS, Text-to-Speech, Speech-to-Text etc are being deployed in variety of combinations by various e-governance applications today to offer innovative e-governance solutions. I'm sure that as always, NIC shall continue to strive together to introduce best of technology and a lot of innovative solutions in application of ICT in different domains of governance. AS WE MOVE INTO 2013, I WISH YOU & YOUR FAMILY A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!