Odisha hosts national conference on good governance practices, showcases tech-driven reforms

Bhubaneswar : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, jointly
inaugurated the National Conference on Good Governance Practices at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The two-day National Conference which is jointly organized by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
(DARPG) and the Government of Odisha is aimed at setting the tone for collaborative, technologyenabled governance. The conference has drawn over 400 delegates from
across the country. The event serves as a platform for sharing best practices, innovations, and policy insights aimed at strengthening governance frameworks nationwide. In his keynote address, the Chief Minister highlighted Odisha’s strides in
administrative transformation, from paperless budgeting to digital grievance redressal
mechanisms. “Odisha is proud to contribute not just as a host but as an active partner in India’s journey towards responsive and transparent governance,” he said. The CM cited flagship initiatives like the Odisha Secretariat Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) and the innovative ‘Work Passbook’ as models of increased transparency, efficiency, and
citizen engagement. He called for a shift from “bureaucracy to responsiveness, from files to data, and from compliance to outcomes.” “This conference is not just an event—it’s an
opportunity to shape the future of Indian governance. Let it be a milestone on our
path toward a New India that is efficient, equitable, and empathetic,” CM Majhi added, aligning the vision with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission of a Vikshit Bharat by 2047. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stressed the importance of regional collaboration in governance reform. “Good governance means turning every challenge
into an opportunity. By holding these conferences across different states, we ensure
that governance models are both locally relevant and nationally cohesive,” he said.
The inaugural session also featured an address by Surendra Kumar, Additional Chief
Secretary, Department of General Administration & Public Grievance, Government of
Odisha. Puneet Yadav, Additional Secretary, DARPG, Government of India, delivered
the vote of thanks. The meeting witnessed the presence of ministers, senior bureaucrats,
and top-ranking officers of various states.