The first phase of Good Governance Day was celebrated by IIM Raipur at its campus on Wednesday to mark the birthday of former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
“The day was observed to highlight work of Vajpayee and promote physical, socio-economic infrastructure & e-Governance. The event emphasised on the role of technology in good governance. IIM Raipur put together an intensive program involving panel discussion of experts and oratory competition among students to commemorate the event,” a statement of the IIM- Raipur, informed.
Prof. BS Sahay, Director IIM Raipur, while welcoming the dignitaries, highlighted Vajpayee’s philosophies on good governance. He mentioned that Vajpayee believed in keeping the country free from corruption. Sahay threw light on the significance of the Good Governance Day and emphasised that transparency, accountability and responsiveness are an integral part of a system of good governance.
He also acknowledged the contributions of Vajpayee, especially in the areas of - development of highways, Sarva Siksha Abhiyaan and bringing in employment opportunities. The guests in the panel discussion included Prof. Sukh Pal Singh, Vice Chancellor, Hidayatullah National law University, Raipur, Prof. SK Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Amit Kataria, IAS, CEO, Naya Raipur Development Authority, Raipur, AM Parial, Vice Chairman, CHiPS, Raipur and AK Somasekhar, Technical Director, NIC, Chhattisgarh State Centre, Raipur.
They addressed the students and faculty on the topic – “Use of Technology and Innovations in Promoting Good Governance”. The speakers shared their knowledge and experience with respect to the use of technology and how useful it has been in the development of the nation, in the present scenario. The session was followed by an Oratory Competition which was conducted on the theme “Use of Technology and Innovations in Promoting Good Governance” and was carried out in two phases. The students shared their thoughts and insights on the current and potential use of technology and innovation as a means to promote good governance and hence make the system and administration better in its functioning.
The second phase of the event will be continued on Thursday with the oratory competition, followed by the results of the competition. The winner will be awarded Rs15,000, the 1st runner-up will be awarded Rs10,000 and the 2nd runner-up, Rs 5,000.