Bhubaneswar: Hailing Odisha as an active partner in governance reforms in the country, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday called for a shift from bureaucracy to responsiveness, from files to data, and from compliance to outcomes.
Speaking at the inaugural session of a two-day National Conference on Good Governance Practices, the Chief Minister highlighted Odisha’s strides in administrative transformation, from paperless budgeting to digital grievance redressal mechanisms.
“Odisha is proud to contribute not just as a host but as an active partner in India’s journey towards responsive and transparent governance,” Majhi said.
The conference was jointly inaugurated by CM Majhi and Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Jitendra Singh, setting the tone for collaborative, technology-enabled governance.
The Chief Minister cited flagship initiatives like the Odisha Secretariat Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) and the innovative ‘Work Passbook’ as models of increased transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement. He called for a shift from “bureaucracy to responsiveness, from files to data, and from compliance to outcomes.”
“This conference is not just an event—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of Indian governance. Let it be a milestone on our path toward a New India that is efficient, equitable, and empathetic,” CM Majhi added, aligning the vision with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mission of a Vikshit Bharat by 2047.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh stressed the importance of regional collaboration in governance reform. “Good governance means turning every challenge into an opportunity. By holding these conferences across different states, we ensure that governance models are both locally relevant and nationally cohesive,” he said.
The inaugural session also featured an address by Shri Surendra Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of General Administration & Public Grievance, Government of Odisha. Shri Puneet Yadav, Additional Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, delivered the vote of thanks. The meeting witnessed the presence of ministers, senior bureaucrats, and top-ranking officers of various states.
Jointly organized by DARPG and the Government of Odisha, the conference has drawn over 400 delegates from across the country. The event serves as a platform for sharing best practices, innovations, and policy insights aimed at strengthening governance frameworks nationwide.
