Nepal, Dec. 14 -- The Election Commission's decision to integrate biometric data collected for the National Identity Card (NID) into the voter registration process resulted in a notable surge in voter registrations. While 344,914 citizens visited election offices for on-site biometric enrolment, an additional 492,180 registered using their NID biometrics. This initiative not only reflects the public's eagerness but also highlights the potential of e-governance in strengthening civic participation and expanding the scope of governance.

Effective implementation of e-governance must be linked with the enhancement of democratic norms and values. At the operational level, e-governance helps streamline service delivery, expand public choices a...