India's clunky government websites reflect deeper bureaucratic failures
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The Economist
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This article from The Economist examines why Indian government websites are notoriously clunky and poorly designed. It argues that the poor quality of official digital infrastructure reflects deeper failures within Indian bureaucracy — including lack of accountability, low prioritization of user experience, and systemic inefficiencies in government IT projects. The piece uses the clunky online experience as a lens to critique broader issues in Indian officialdom.
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Why can’t India’s government build a decent website?
The poor quality of official digital infrastructure reflects deeper failures within Indian bureaucracy
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