Good Governance Week

Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions , Government of India celebrates the Good Governance Week  during the 19-25 December every year.

Background

In 2014, the Government of India paid tribute to the former Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vajpayee, by declaring his birthday (December 25) as ‘Good Governance Day’ - Susasan Divas.

The decision to celebrate Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah) was taken by the government in the year of Amrit Mahotsav (75th Year of Independence) ie. 2021. The concept of good governance was to be passed through the districts to the villages and the whole system was to be introduced to the concept of ‘good governance’.

During the week long celebrations, various activities are taken up to demonstrate the government's commitment towards providing transparent, effective and accountable governance to the people of this country.

Prashasan Gaon ki Aur

Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah) campaign “Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur” was launched during 20-25 December 2021 and it aimed at showcasing and replicating the best governance practices to grassroots level. The campaign intended to create a national movement for good governance and motivate the stakeholders both in the government as well as outside the government.

During the week long event, over 700 District Collectors visit Tehsil/Panchayat Samiti Headquarters to provide timely grievance redressal and improve service delivery. 

Good Governance Week 2023

The third Sushasan Saptah to be celebrated during 19th December 2023 to 25th December 2023, the Good Governance Day. aims at furthering Good Governance at every level in India.

In the Amrit Kaal, we are guided by the principles of ‘Panch Pran’. The most vital element of good governance is the simplification of procedures and practices within the government to make them more citizen-centric and people friendly. Such initiatives reflect the establishment of a transformative relationship between people and government. The years till 2047 are an opportunity to realize the vision of building a strong, inclusive and developed India. For India ‘Yahi samay hai, sahi samay hai’.

The Good Governance Week events yield very positive outcomes and generate a great sense of commitment and togetherness in the Government’s steadfast objective of fostering administrative reforms.  On this occasion, administrations of States, UTs and at the district level share the platform with Government of India and highlight the best practices in administration which in turn promotes cooperative federalism and improves the discharging of our administrative functions in a cohesive manner that further improves the lives of our citizens.

Ministries/Departments will be showcasing their best practices undertaken during Swachtha Campaign 3.0 in the Exhibition held at the inaugural function venue.  DARPG will also share the outcomes of the initiative for ‘Increasing Efficiency in Decision making’ in the Central Secretariat. The States of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh will present the good governance practices of their States.

Source : DARPG