Raipur, October 13<\/p>\n
The \u201cGood Governance Dialogue\u201d was held today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the fifth-floor auditorium of the Mantralaya (Mahanadi Bhavan). On this occasion, Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav, Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Kumar Singh, Secretary to the Chief Minister Rahul Bhagat, Departmental Secretaries, Collectors, Superintendents of Police, DFOs, and other senior officials were present.<\/p>\n
*Innovation must remain at the core of Public Service: Chief Minister Sai*<\/p>\n
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that innovations should be practical, sustainable, and enhance citizen convenience while complementing the government\u2019s flagship schemes. The State Government welcomes innovations, but basic administrative work must not be compromised. He emphasized that \u201cInnovations should not turn into whimsical experiments, but rather become instruments for simplifying citizens\u2019 lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
*Emphasis on sustainable and practical innovations*<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister directed Collectors to ensure that every innovation includes people\u2019s participation and is regularly reviewed through feedback. He noted that often innovations introduced in districts lose relevance after administrative transfers, hence the focus should be on continuity and usability. He stressed that the objective of innovation must always be to strengthen transparency and public service delivery.<\/p>\n
Chief Minister Sai described the Public Service Guarantee Act as one of the most important initiatives of his government. He directed that all services must be delivered within stipulated timelines and of assured quality. \u201cIf there is any delay, officers will be held accountable under the provisions of the Act,\u201d he said, adding that the next review meeting will examine how many cases were resolved on time and how many officers faced action.<\/p>\n
*Focus on office discipline and cleanliness*<\/p>\n
Praising the initiative \u201cPurge Old Records\u201d launched by the Department of Good Governance and Convergence, the Chief Minister said that heaps of outdated files in offices not only consume unnecessary space but also create a poor public impression. He instructed Collectors to ensure that government offices remain clean, organized, and efficient to strengthen transparency and administrative credibility.<\/p>\n
*Ensure 100% implementation of the E-Office system*<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister described the E-Office system as a cornerstone of good governance. He directed all departments to achieve full implementation within the prescribed deadline. Reducing dependence on manual processes, he said, is crucial to ensure accountability. All pending files must be transitioned to digital format to bring speed, transparency, and better tracking into administration.<\/p>\n
*Promotion of e-District portal and digital governance*<\/p>\n
Chief Minister Sai said, \u201cThis is the era of digital governance.\u201d He instructed Collectors to ensure that the e-District portal provides maximum citizen services online. He called for special awareness campaigns to inform citizens about these digital facilities. \u201cDigitizing every public service is the biggest step toward a transparent and efficient government,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n
*Transparent mechanism for grievance redressal*<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister said that prompt and transparent redressal of public grievances is a fundamental administrative responsibility. He directed Collectors to categorize complaints based on priority and display their resolution status on digital platforms accessible to citizens. \u201cUnder the previous government, manual governance led to corruption and public dissatisfaction, but digital systems ensure accountability and integrity,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
*Institutionalizing field inspections*<\/p>\n
Chief Minister Sai said that administration cannot improve merely through surprise inspections. Field visits must become a continuous and institutional process. \u201cJust as one cannot gauge the depth of water without diving in, one cannot understand the ground reality of schemes without visiting the field,\u201d he remarked. Regular field visits, he added, prevent data manipulation and strengthen ground-level performance.<\/p>\n
*Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel: Bureaucracy must embrace transformation*<\/p>\n
Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel said that it is time to transform the bureaucracy by adopting new work culture and technology. \u201cGood governance is impossible without embracing change,\u201d he noted. He added that leadership must set examples for others to follow. \u201cWhen senior officers arrive at offices on time, punctuality naturally percolates down the hierarchy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
*District innovations showcased; Coffee Table Book released*<\/p>\n
During the event, innovations from Raipur, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Jashpur, and Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary were showcased through presentations. Chief Minister Sai released a Coffee Table Book on district-level innovations and appreciated the efforts of officers who have implemented impactful, result-oriented initiatives at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n
The success of the \u2018JashPure\u2019 brand, known for its nutritious products, was highlighted during the event. Jashpur hosts India\u2019s first Mahua Centre of Excellence, which has positioned mahua as a superfood and created awareness about its nutritional value. JashPure products are now sold across five states, recording a 300% increase in sales. Chief Minister Sai also praised Narayanpur\u2019s \u2018Data Platform\u2019, which effectively tracks Naxal activities, and Dantewada\u2019s blockchain-based digitization of seven lakh land records, ensuring transparency and faster resolution. He lauded the Hi-Tech administrative systems in Abujhmad and Dantewada, calling them models for \u201cModern Chhattisgarh.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the Good Governance Dialogue, a presentation was given on \u2018Team Prahari\u2019, a joint initiative of the Raipur District Administration, Municipal Corporation, and Police. The initiative focuses on removing illegal encroachments, improving traffic flow, and ensuring prompt redressal of public grievances through coordination. Narayanpur\u2019s \u2018Intify Data Management Platform\u2019 was also showcased, which consolidates data from various government schemes and tracks Naxal activities effectively. In Dantewada, the blockchain-based digitization of seven lakh land records has enhanced transparency and accelerated land-related services.<\/p>\n
*Continuous improvement is the spirit of governance: CM Sai*<\/p>\n
Concluding the dialogue, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said, \u201cGood governance is not a one-day goal but a continuous process of improvement. Every officer must bring change from within.\u201d He added, \u201cOur small steps today will shape the larger picture of a developed Chhattisgarh.\u201d The Chief Minister urged Collectors to personally assess the on-ground impact of government schemes, make technology and discipline integral to administration, and position Chhattisgarh among the leading developed states of India by Vision 2047.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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