Atal Bihari Vajpayee Centre for Leadership, Policy, and Governance celebrated Good Governance Day, a tribute to India's Visionary statesman Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 97th birth anniversary in the presence of Chief Guest, Minister of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, Arjun Munda; Guests of Honour- Deepak Prakash, Member of Rajya Sabha, Sanjay Seth, Member of Lok Sabha, Prof. Shailendra Singh, Director, IIM Ranchi, Praveen Shankar Pandya, Chairperman, BoG, IIM Ranchi, distinguished dignitaries, faculty, staff and students.
Prof Aditya Shankar Mishra started by introducing all of the notable attendees. He also reflected on the significance of the day. “It is commonly claimed that individuals lose sight of their principles once in power.” However, late Atal Bihari Vajpayee is a legendary figure in Indian politics whose leadership abilities, tenacity, and unwavering commitment to ideals and discipline have inspired future generations. IIM Ranchi ABVCLP celebrates this day in his honour with tremendous pride and delight. IIM Ranchi, ABVCLP, is taking a small step toward realizing his aspirations of a better India. Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda, said, "India was ruled by many rulers until 1947 when it gained independence after a protracted battle. Since then, we've gained a lot of knowledge. We are delighted and grateful that, under Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji's leadership, we have witnessed first-hand what excellent government entails. We have discovered a new definition of development thanks to his vision. Having a leader like him after independence is proud of and grateful for.
Working in the same direction and according to his ideals, Narendra Singh Modi believes that "sab ka Saath sab ka Vikas sabka Vishwas aur sabka prayas" is more than a slogan; it is a value, and we must realize this if we are to contribute to the revolution that India is going to undergo.
Good governance does not include dominating or managing others; rather, it entails governing one's ideals, discipline, thoughts, and values and integrating these to form strong foundations on which to operate.
These values and concepts contribute to future leaders who believe in serving others and building a better future.”
He told all students that the entire nation looks up to them. “Education is a joy and a blessing bestowed onto young children; through education, tomorrow's leaders will emerge. No matter what profession one works in, the ideals of service and allegiance to the country will instill pride and help prosper. One day, every Indian will proudly proclaim that they are contributors and that they are all serving the country.
We discuss values, morality, and ideals in our heritage and culture.
We come from the place where Gautam Buddha began teaching, and in the post-independence age, great statesmen like Atal Bihari Vajpayee governed the country.
His life is something that every student and citizen should learn from,” he said.The Union Minister encouraged pupils to take pride in Ranchi's soil, learn from it, and demonstrate Ranchi's potential to the rest of the world.
Prof. Shailendra Singh said on the occasion, “IIM Ranchi promotes diversity, with students and faculty hailing from all around India -- An organization that believes in empowering society. He remembers how the institution grew from 44 students to over 1000 currently. Starting with one programme, the institute has grown to include seven programmes, including two new ones, MBA BA and IPM. The institute has had great success with its PhD programmes, and in 2019 it began its first batch of executive PhD students,” he said.
He also recalled fond childhood recollections of speaking with Atal Bihari Vajpayee and being deeply impacted by his beliefs, and how it gives him tremendous satisfaction and pleasure to be a part of this day in his loving memories. On his birthday, he also remembered Madan Mohan Malviya, another great leader of India.
He said that the youth of IIM Ranchi is working towards Unnat Bharath Abhiyan, resolving water scarcity issues in tribal areas, actively helping during Covid, and fundraising during the hard times of Covid widespread. He added that we would continue to serve and work for the community in this attitude.