By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space and Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha, jointly inaugurated the two-day National Conference on “Good Governance Practices” today in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The conference is being organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with the Government of Odisha on July 17-18, 2025. The theme of the conference, “Good Governance Practices,” seeks to highlight exemplary governance initiatives recognized with the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Jitendra Singh, highlighted the remarkable progress in governance reforms under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He noted that out of the 41 Good Governance Conferences held since Independence, an impressive 29 have been organized during Prime Minister Modi’s tenure. This, he said, reflects the scale, speed, and tone with which governance reforms are being pursued in the present era.
Dr. Singh elaborated on the four critical dimensions of the Modi-led reforms. Firstly, he described these reforms as revolutionary, breaking away from outdated practices and challenging long-held conventions. Secondly, he emphasized their far-reaching socio-economic impact, particularly at the grassroots level, where they have improved service delivery and enhanced citizens’ quality of life.
Thirdly, he observed that these reforms have fundamentally changed the mindset of the common citizen, instilling a new sense of self-esteem, confidence, and trust in the system. Lastly, Dr. Singh pointed out that several initiatives—such as the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) and the Digital Life Certificate—have evolved into global models of innovative governance.
Citing the exponential growth of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which has now surpassed global payment systems like VISA in terms of usage, he underlined the government’s commitment to innovation and digital empowerment. He also noted that a key hallmark of this administration has been its decisive departure from the ‘status quo’ approach of the past. “As a result, over 1,600 obsolete and archaic laws have been repealed, significantly reducing administrative burdens and promoting greater efficiency and transparency in governance”, he flagged.
