Inputs from eminent experts in the public and private sector were also taken into account as part of the consultative process. In essence, it found that while some computerisation efforts had already been made at Panchayat level by States like Gujarat, West Bengal, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Goa, these attempts were limited as they were driven by short term goals and were unable to completely transform Panchayats due to lack of a holistic perspective. It was felt that a more comprehensive approach was required to make a cognisable impact on the functioning of the Panchayats for the benefit of the citizens.
Inputs from distinguished experts in both public and private sectors were also considered as part of the consultative process. Essentially, it discovered that although some computerization initiatives had already been undertaken at the Panchayat level by states such as Gujarat, West Bengal, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa, these efforts were limited because they were driven by short-term objectives and failed to fully transform Panchayats due to a lack of a comprehensive perspective. It was believed that a more extensive approach was necessary to achieve a noticeable impact on the functioning of the Panchayats for the benefit of citizens.