Kumar Bahukhandi
Members of CEGIS and TRI along with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Finance Minister O P Choudhary after signing the MoUs -Posing for Photograph – Photo – CGDPR
The Chhattisgarh government has taken a historic step to ensure transparency, accountability and effective administration of governance in the state. In the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the Department of Good Governance and Convergence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Center for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) and Transforming Rural India (TRI). This partnership will strengthen administrative efficiency, effective monitoring and implementation of schemes.
Raipur : Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that ensuring correct and effective use of resources is our priority. For this purpose, we have established the ‘Good Governance and Convergence Department’ in the state. This 58th department will not only simplify the administrative processes but will also help in the effective implementation of government schemes. Chief Minister Sai said that the MoU signed today will bring revolutionary changes in administrative transparency, financial discipline and policy-making, Sai added.
E-governance and digital transformation will get a boost
Chief Minister Sai further said that facilities like e-governance, digital transformation, grievance redressal mechanism and real-time monitoring of schemes will get a new dimension from this initiative. This MoU will not only promote skill development and capacity enhancement of government employees and youth, but will also make the schemes of governance more effective and smooth. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that corruption will be strictly curbed and the general public will get the benefits of government schemes without any hindrance, CM added.
Policy making will get a new direction with the cooperation of CEGIS and TRI
CEGIS Founder Karthik Muralidharan said that we will work with the Government of Chhattisgarh to provide technical, analytical and strategic support for the effective implementation of the state’s policies and schemes. Also, we will support the government in strategic budgeting and financial management. He also said that Chhattisgarh will get extensive benefits from global level expertise and data-driven policy making.
Rural development will get a new dimension with the cooperation of TRI
Under the agreement with TRI for sustainable development of rural areas, education, health, women empowerment and water conservation will get a new direction. TRI Associate Director Shrish Kalyani said that we will work with the Government of Chhattisgarh to empower local governance, increase community participation and accelerate rural development. This is an important step towards bringing comprehensive reforms in areas like education, health, agriculture-based livelihood and climate adaptation.
Chief Minister Sai congratulated and wished the representatives of the Department of Good Governance and Convergence, CEGIS and TRI for this important agreement. He said that this partnership will open new avenues for administrative reforms in Chhattisgarh and the people of the state will get quick and effective benefits of the schemes.
While expressing his opinion Finance Minister OP Choudhary termed MoU signing as historic agreement, He said that this MoU will play an important role in realising the vision of good governance in Chhattisgarh.
Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Singh, Secretary of Good Governance and Convergence Department Rahul Bhagat, Secretary to the Chief Minister P. Dayanand, Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Basavaraju S, and representatives of CEGIS and TRI were present on the occasion .
