Chintan Shivir 2.0: Defining a New Era of Good Governance through Technology and Innovation

Raipur, June 9

With the aim of making the functioning of the Chhattisgarh government more effective and people-centric, Chintan Shivir 2.0 was organized at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur. The camp focused on innovations in delivering central and state government schemes to the public and explored modern technologies for good governance.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, along with members of his cabinet, engaged in in-depth discussions on various aspects of good governance with subject matter experts. On the final day of the camp, Shri Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, delivered a lecture on “The Art of Good Governance.” He highlighted key areas such as simplifying administrative processes, enhancing state capacity, removing redundant regulations, and restructuring government agencies. He explained how governments can improve the quality of policy-making and implementation.

Digital health expert Dr. Rajendra Prasad Gupta discussed the role of digital health technologies in good governance. He stated that such technologies are capable of delivering quality healthcare services even in remote and underdeveloped areas. He emphasized the importance of e-health records, telemedicine, mobile health apps, and artificial intelligence in increasing transparency and accountability in health services. He added that digital health tech not only strengthens healthcare delivery but also enhances public trust in governance.

Political analyst and author Shri Uday Mahurkar spoke on “Good Governance to Election,” elaborating on the historical context of Indian democracy, the quality of political conduct, administrative accountability, and the people-centric execution of policies. He explained how a strong and transparent governance system builds public trust in democracy and positively influences the electoral process. He also shared measures to strengthen governance at the grassroots level, ensure transparency in elections, and promote ethical values in administration.

Also present on the occasion were Chief Minister’s Secretary Shri Rahul Bhagat and IIM Raipur Director Shri Ram Kakani.