The 25th of December is designated as Good Governance Day. On this day, people celebrate the birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The day honors Vajpayee’s leadership and his social accomplishments in a way.
As the country commemorates “Good Governance Day” on Monday, the birth anniversary of former prime minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Center is preparing to start training programs for government employees, according to a statement released by the organization.
Three new features will be introduced on the iGOT (integrated government online training) Karmayogi platform by Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh: In addition to the BJP planning several events throughout the nation, there are my iGOT, blended programs, and tailored programs.
When is Good Governance Day observed?
In observance of Vajpayee’s birth anniversary, the Narendra Modi-led government declared December 25 to be “Good Governance Day” back in 2014.
The purpose of the day is to raise public awareness of government accountability and administration while also encouraging civil servants to practice “good governance” on a daily basis. It is observed to make sure that citizens of the nation receive favorable treatment from the government and are able to take benefit of a range of government services.
History of Good Governance Day
Three times, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a political heavyweight in India, led the nation as prime minister. The origins of Good Governance Day may be traced to December 23, 2014, when Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and Atal Bihari Vajpayee received the Bharat Ratna (posthumously). Following this esteemed award, the administration of Narendra Modi announced that December 25 will now be recognized as Good Governance Day in honor of Vajpayee’s legacy.
Significance of Good Governance Day
The day provides an opportunity to inform the public about the roles and responsibilities of the government. It seeks to close the communication gap between the people and the government by promoting both sides’ active involvement.
Why Atal Bihari Vajpayee:
An icon for the party, Vajpayee was one of the BJP’s founding fathers. During the inaugural “Good Governance Day” in 2014, Prime Minister Modi declared on Twitter that “celebrating Atal ji’s birthday as ‘Good Governance Day’ and dedicating ourselves to this cause is the greatest tribute to him.”
Vajpayee was a capable administrator who led the nation as prime minister twice, in 1996 and 1998. He oversaw the start of a new chapter in foreign investment and international relations during his term. During his presidency, India developed into a nuclear power, faced conflict, kept peace with its neighbor Pakistan, and started a number of welfare initiatives. According to a report by Vikas Pathak of The Indian Express, Vajpayee used language that was inclusive.
PM Modi message to the Nation on Good Governance:
The secret to the advancement of a nation is good governance. Our government is dedicated to delivering an open and responsible administration that strives to improve and promote the welfare of the average citizen.
We live by the maxim, motto, and guiding principle “Citizen-First.” My goal has always been to engage the public in the political process by bringing government closer to the people. Our government has been steadily pursuing this objective for the past seven months. In an effort to give this interaction significance, engage with PM on mygov.in. We have a great deal of responsibility because of the extraordinary response these efforts have generated, but rest assured, my fellow citizens—we won’t fail you.
Redress of public grievances is regarded by our government as a critical element of an administration that is responsive. I have directed all Ministries to make certain that the resolution of public complaints is given first attention.
Good Governance Day 2023 Celebrations
The Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah) celebrations kicked off on December 19. The week-long event will end on December 25.