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 2024 The “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” – Nationwide campaign 2024 for Redressal of Public Grievances and Improving Service Delivery commenced in 700+ districts across India on 19.12.2024. 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. More than 700 Districts across the nation will also organize workshops on Good Governance Practices and improvement of Service Delivery. The Prashashan Gaon ki Ore guidelines have been shared with all the Districts and States/UTs. Source : DARPG