E-Governance in smart cities represents the fusion of digital technology with administrative systems to enhance urban management, transparency, and citizen engagement. As urbanization continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, cities are under immense pressure to provide efficient services, reduce inequalities, and ensure sustainable development. E-Governance emerges as a transformative approach, enabling governments to shift from conventional bureaucratic practices to more agile, transparent, and citizen-friendly frameworks. Within the context of smart cities, it is not only about digitalizing government processes but also about creating interactive, responsive systems that empower citizens and improve the quality of urban life. The essence of e-Governance lies in using information and communication technology (ICT) to deliver government services, exchange information, and conduct transactions in a way that is more efficient and accessible. In smart cities, where integration of data-driven solutions defines urban management, e-Governance plays a central role in linking various components of the city ecosystem—transport, healthcare, education, infrastructure, utilities, and public safety. By facilitating real-time decision-making and fostering inclusivity, e-Governance makes governance more participatory and sustainable. One of the critical dimensions of e-Governance in smart cities is service delivery. Traditionally, accessing government services required citizens to engage with multiple offices, endure long waits, and navigate bureaucratic complexities. E-Governance platforms simplify this process by digitizing services and making them available online or through mobile applications. For example, applying for permits, paying utility bills, renewing licenses, or lodging complaints can now be done electronically, saving time and reducing administrative burdens. The digitization of services not only enhances efficiency but also reduces corruption by minimizing face-to-face interactions where discretionary powers might otherwise be misused. Transparency and accountability form another cornerstone of e-Governance in smart cities. Through open data initiatives, citizens can access government information related to budgets, expenditures, urban planning projects, and environmental data. This fosters a culture of trust between citizens and government while encouraging active civic participation. For instance, smart city dashboards, often accessible to the public, display data about traffic flows, air quality, energy consumption, and project implementation status. Such platforms empower citizens to monitor governance outcomes and