MyGov.in

{{Short description|Citizen Centric Platform by Government of India}}

{{Distinguish|text=the Australian myGov or the Scottish mygov.scot}}

{{Infobox website

| screenshot = MyGov.in homepage screenshot.png

| name = MyGov.in

| logo = Mygov.svg

| logocaption = Logo

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Screenshot of MyGov homepage

| url = {{URL|https://www.mygov.in/}}

| commercial = No

| type = Citizen engagement platform

| country_of_origin = India

| area_served = Worldwide

| registration = Required (only to participate)

| language = [https://मेरीसरकार.भारत/hi/ Hindi], [https://www.mygov.in English], [https://মেৰিচৰকাৰ.ভাৰত/ Assamese], [https://মেরিসরকার.ভারত/ Bengali], [https://xn--0dc3cgab9b4bm5d.xn--gecrj9c/ Gujarati], [https://xn--11b3cgab9b4bm5d.xn--h2brj9c/kn/ Kannada], [https://xn--11b3cgab9b4bm5d.xn--h2brj9c/ml/ Malayalam], [https://xn--11bp4cjb9b0be1f.xn--h2brj9c/ Marathi], [https://xn--ohc3cgab9b4be4e.xn--3hcrj9c/ Odia], [https://xn--d9b3cgab9b4bm5d.xn--s9brj9c/ Punjabi], [https://xn--11b3cgab9b4bm5d.xn--h2brj9c/ta/ Tamil], [https://మేరిసర్కార్.భారత్/ Telugu]

| language_count = 12

| num_users = 534.03 Lakh+

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| owner = Government of India

| author = Ravi Kumar

| editor = Ravi Kumar

| CEO = Nand Kumarum

| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2014|07|26|df=yes/no}}

| current_status = Active

| footnotes =

| location = New Delhi

| location_city = New Delhi

| country = India

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MyGov{{Cite web |title=MyGov.in {{!}} MyGov: A Platform for Citizen Engagement towards Good Governance in India |url=https://www.mygov.in/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=MyGov.in |language=en}}({{langx|hi|{{Script|Deva|मेरी सरकार}}|Mērī Sarakāra}}) is a citizen engagement platform{{cite web|author=NDTV Profit|title=How to Win Rs. 50,000 From the Government|url=http://profit.ndtv.com/news/economy/article-how-to-win-rs-50-000-from-the-government-596243|website=profit.ndtv.com|publisher=New Delhi Television Limited|accessdate=12 August 2014}} launched by the Government of India on 26-July-2014 to promote the active participation of Indian citizens in their country's governance and development.{{cite web |author=Global Voices |date=2014-08-30 |title=Stop Complaining About the Government! Instead, India Wants Citizens to Help |url=https://pskresult.com/ |accessdate=13 September 2014 |website=globalvoices.org |publisher=Global Voices Online}} It is aimed at creating a common platform for Indian citizens to "crowdsource governance ideas from citizens".{{cite news|author=ET Bureau|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/pm-narendra-modi-launches-portal-mygov-for-citizens-to-contribute-in-governance/articleshow/39040105.cms|title=PM Narendra Modi launches portal, MyGov, for citizens to contribute in governance - The Economic Times|publisher=economictimes.indiatimes.com|accessdate=27 July 2014|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=27 July 2014}} Its users discuss and contribute to various government projects and plans.{{cite web|author=India.com|title=MyGov: PM Narendra Modi launches website for citizens|url=http://www.india.com/loudspeaker/mygov-pm-narendra-modi-launches-website-for-citizens-mygov-nic-in-104018/|website=india.com|publisher=India Webportal Pvt Ltd|accessdate=12 August 2014|date=2014-07-27}} It also allows users to upload documents in various formats. The website is hosted and managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).{{cite news|author=Zee News|title=PM launches 'MyGov' portal for citizens to contribute in governance|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/pm-launches-mygov-portal-for-citizens-to-contribute-in-governance_950300.html|accessdate=27 July 2014|date=26 July 2014|ref=Zee News}} Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the aim was to reduce the long gap developed between the electorate and the Executive after being elected.{{cite news|author=The Hindu|title=PM launches engagement platform|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-launches-engagement-platform/article6252768.ece|accessdate=29 July 2014|work=Mr. Modi pointed out there was a widespread belief in the country that after a government is elected, a gap develops between the people and the executive.|publisher=Kasturi and Sons Limited|date=27 July 2014}}{{cite news|author=India.com|title=MyGov: PM Narendra Modi launches website for citizens – mygov.nic.in|url=http://www.india.com/loudspeaker/mygov-pm-narendra-modi-launches-website-for-citizens-mygov-nic-in-104018/|accessdate=29 July 2014|work=“The platform would bridge gap gulf between people and government. "|date=27 July 2014}}

In the first week of August 2014, MyGov received 100,000 registered users, barely two weeks after its initiation.{{cite news|author=Voice Data|title=1 lakh civilians befriend 'MyGov'|url=http://www.voicendata.com/voice-data/news/218749/lakh-civilians-befriend-mygov|accessdate=8 August 2014|work=We have had over 1,00,000 contributions (at MyGov). Several thousands of hours have been contributed by common people to participate in it.|issue=7 August 2014}} Google became the first [https://www.mygov.in/ multinational] firm to collaborate with MyGov.{{cite news|last1=Srivastava|first1=Moulishree|title=Google to launch contest for Narendra Modi PMO app|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/fg1EsWYTaIe86D162nFBaP/Google-partners-with-government-to-promote-Digital-India.html|accessdate=22 September 2014|work=Google will run a series of initiatives, which include collaboration with the government’s new citizen engagement platform, MyGov.nic.in.|publisher=Hindustan Times Media|date=22 September 2014}} Shortly before his first address to the nation through All India Radio, it was announced that ideas and questions for the prime minister submitted to MyGov may be responded to in subsequent radio addresses.{{cite news|author=NDTV|title=PM Narendra Modi to Deliver First Radio Address Today|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/pm-narendra-modi-to-deliver-first-radio-address-today-601261|accessdate=9 October 2014|publisher=NDTV Convergence Limited|date=3 October 2014}}

The website also has an associated mobile app.{{Cite web |title=MyGov – Apps on Google Play |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.mygov.mobile&hl=en_IN |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=play.google.com |language=en-IN}}

Reception

File:An enjoyable Townhall Programme to mark 2 years of MyGov & celebrate the spirit of participative governance. (28742300602).jpg

As of the first week of September 2014, within 45 days of its launch, as many as 215,000 users were enrolled at MyGov and more than 28,000 users submitted their ideas on a variety of issues. The format of the Prime Minister's online Independence Day message was extracted from suggestions submitted to MyGov.{{Cite news |last=Agarwal |first=Surabhi |last2=Mishra |first2=Mayank |date=2014-09-01 |title=Now, a CEO to manage govt's digital outreach |work=Business Standard |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/now-a-ceo-to-manage-govt-s-digital-outreach-114090100032_1.html |access-date=2021-01-03}} The platform has attracted many users who were not previously engaged in other social media such as Facebook and Twitter.{{cite web|author=Niti Central|title=MyGov: Argumentative Indians get promise of Digital India|url=http://www.niticentral.com/2014/07/28/mygov-argumentative-indians-get-promise-of-digital-india-234812.html|website=niticentral.com|publisher=Niti Digital Pvt Ltd|accessdate=13 August 2014}} Within 50 days of its inception, more than 23,000 entries were received for seven different government ministries in addition to the Prime Minister's Office through the 'Creative Corner' section alone.

Mobile App

The MyGov app is developed by the National Informatics Centre that comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.

Groups

There are various pre-defined groups to which users can selectively subscribe to. The objective of each group is to bring positive changes to the relevant area with people's participation.{{Cite web |date=2014-07-26 |title=PM launches MyGov portal to enable Govt-citizen discussions |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/pm-launches-mygov-portal-to-enable-govt-citizen-discussions/article64240729.ece |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}} In each group, users are provided with two domains, 'Do' and 'Discuss'. The 'Do' section includes both online and on-ground tasks to which contributors may assign themselves. The 'discuss' section may be used for discussing different relevant issues affecting the nation. It may also be used for providing vital information regarding the topic and also suggest and propose new ideas. The users are awarded activity points based upon their individual contributions. Users may also volunteer and submit their own entries. These are reviewed by other members, evaluated by experts and approved subsequently. Approved tasks earn credit points.

MyGov also serves as a digital library of topics regarding India.{{cite news|author=One India News|title=MyGov will contribute towards good governance |url=http://news.oneindia.in/feature/mygov-will-contribute-towards-good-governance-1490503.html|accessdate=13 August 2014|work=It is also an initiative to build a digital knowledge library. We will guide the people on the topics of national importance on which the Government would like to know their views and ideas|issue=26 July 2014|publisher=One India News|date=26 July 2014}}

Open Forum

The Open Forum is for discussion of issues of national importance. It spans across various groups and every registered member of MyGov is eligible for participation. Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana and the new institution{{cite news|author=The Hindu|title=Modi invites ideas on new body to replace plan panel|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/modi-invites-ideas-on-new-body-to-replace-plan-panel/article6333011.ece|accessdate=20 August 2014|work=A special Open Forum has been created on my government website for suggestions on the new institution.|issue=20 August 2014|publisher=The Hindu}} which is going to replace the existing Planning Commission of India were the first topics discussed here.

Mann Ki Baat

MyGov is one of the platforms through which citizens can submit input for the monthly Program of the PM called Mann ki Baat broadcast over the radio. Citizens can submit input on the MyGov forum or on the Toll Free Number 1800-11-7800 once the line is opened.{{Cite web|date=2020-04-14|title=Mann Ki Baat|url=https://mygov.in/campaigns/mann-ki-baat/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=MyGov.in|language=en}}

MyGov 2.0

The government's crowdsourcing platform MyGov.in launched its version 2.0,{{cite web |last1=Alawadhi |first1=Neha |title=Government's crowdsourcing platform MyGov version 2.0 launched |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-03-03/news/59725486_1_new-version-crowdsourcing-platform-new-avatar |publisher=Times Of India - Economic Times |accessdate=26 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305074901/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-03-03/news/59725486_1_new-version-crowdsourcing-platform-new-avatar |archive-date=5 March 2016 |date=3 March 2015}} with newer features such as hashtags, polls, interactive discussion forums and social media account integration. The impact assessment of this citizen engagement platform was done by Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi.