E-governance, meaning 'electronic governance' is using information and communication technologies (ICTs) (such as Wide Area Networks, the Internet, and mobile computing) at various levels of the government and the public sector and beyond, for the purpose of enhancing governance. Methodology :Major objective of the study:To examine the Emerging issues on e-governance and rural education development in India.Specific objectives of the study:1.To examine the different stages of E-Governance, 2. Various Initiatives Under Digital India Initiatives,3.To examine the advantages of e-governance,4.To examine the disadvantages of e-governance, 5.To examine the computer literacy ie., extent of use of computers, mobile and internet in rural areas in Karnataka with special reference to Tumkur district. Nature and source of data:The study conducted with the help of secondary data and information obtained through journals,reports,periodicals and internet. Primary data collected with the help of questionnaire. Sample size is 50. Tumkur has been collected as sample district in Karnataka to get the systematic information about digital literacy, computer users, internet users in rural as well as city premises of tumkur district in Karnataka. Analysis of the results:Different stages of E-Governance, Various Initiatives Under Digital India Initiatives, Advantages of e-Governance, Disadvantages of e-Governance, The level of digital literacy in India, Urban vs Rural: Difference in level of digital literacy, Gender inequality: Difference in the level of digital literacy of crucial importance have been discussed .