Bhubaneswar- In a clarion call for a more agile and people-oriented administration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today urged a fundamental shift in governance—from rigid bureaucracy to swift responsiveness, from paperwork to data-driven action, and from mere rule-following to measurable results. His remarks came during the inaugural session of the two-day National Conference on Good Governance Practices, being held at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.
Setting the tone for the national dialogue on governance reform, CM Majhi underscored Odisha’s proactive strides in administrative modernization. Citing initiatives such as the Odisha Secretariat Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) and the citizen-oriented Work Passbook, he emphasized the state’s commitment to transparency, efficiency, and citizen empowerment.
“Odisha is not just hosting this conference—we are contributing actively to the shaping of India’s governance future,” he declared. “This is more than just a meet; it’s a turning point for building a New India that is not only efficient, but also equitable and empathetic,” he added, aligning Odisha’s reform spirit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Vikshit Bharat by 2047.
The event was jointly inaugurated by Chief Minister Majhi and Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, who emphasized the value of decentralized dialogue and innovation in governance. “Good governance is about converting every roadblock into a stepping stone. By hosting these conferences in different states, we ensure that reform efforts are both regionally grounded and nationally aligned,” Dr. Singh said.
The opening session also featured insights from Surendra Kumar, Odisha’s Additional Chief Secretary for General Administration & Public Grievance, who reflected on the state’s evolving administrative culture. Puneet Yadav, Additional Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, concluded the session with a vote of thanks, acknowledging the collaborative spirit of the event.
Bringing together over 400 delegates from across India, the conference—co-organized by the DARPG and the Government of Odisha—serves as a national forum for showcasing innovative governance models, exchanging policy ideas, and charting a collective path toward more transparent, accountable, and citizen-focused administration.
The two-day gathering is poised to spotlight best practices that could redefine how public services are delivered, encouraging states to learn from each other and scale what works best in their unique socio-political contexts.
