The Fact News Service
Chandigarh, December 25
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna awardee and former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, today addressed the State-level Governance Day programme in Gurugram.
In his speech, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of sensitivity and empathy in government administration, urging officers to view their roles as an opportunity to uplift society and ease the hardships of the common people.
The Chief Minister urged the officers to view each case with compassion, stating that when someone approaches their office with a problem, they should not simply see it as a piece of paper. Instead, they should recognize it as a symbol of the individual’s pain and hardship. He said that if we can understand the story behind that paper, we will have truly succeeded in our efforts towards good governance.
The Chief Minister also paid tribute to Bharat Ratna awardees Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya and Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee on their birth anniversaries, reflecting on their monumental contributions to the nation. He said that today’s day is not only a memorable occasion for all of us, but it also inspires us to strengthen our commitment towards building a better and more empowered nation.
He said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s leadership was truly transformative for India. His vision and policies were pivotal in shaping the country’s progress on both domestic and international fronts. His leadership laid the foundation for the India we see today, and it is this vision of a ‘Vikist Bharat’ that Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi is dedicated to realizing.
The success of good governance depends on Niyat, Nishtha and Niti
The Chief Minister said that when our government assumed the responsibility of public service in 2014, we launched a campaign of governance reform, transitioning from good governance (Sushasan) to service (Sewa). He said that the success of such a campaign depends on Niyat (intent), Nishtha (commitment), and Niti (policy). For good governance, he said, there must be a genuine intention to serve, and the policies must be designed in a way that leaves no room for corruption. On the strength of Niyat, Nishtha, and Niti, our government is successfully realizing the true essence of good governance, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Government has successfully completed the journey toward good governance by embracing various e-governance initiatives
The Chief Minister said that the government has successfully completed the journey toward good governance by embracing various e-governance initiatives. In a bid to curb irregularities in land registration, the government has introduced the online issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from various departments, boards, and corporations, which are required during registration. Additionally, the Web-Halris system has been implemented statewide to ensure transparency and accuracy in land records, he said.
The Chief Minister said that in the mining sector, the government has ensured transparency through the e-auction and e-Ravana schemes. Furthermore, the enactment of the ‘Right to Service’ law holds public officers accountable, mandating timely service delivery and ensuring swift action against those who fail to meet deadlines, thus reinforcing efficiency and responsiveness in public service, he said.
Honest and Transparent Reforms yielding positive results
Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government has established the foundation of an honest and transparent administration, and the reforms introduced by the government have yielded positive results in terms of good governance. He highlighted that through the Parivar Pahchan Patra (PPP) model, eligible individuals are now able to access the benefits of government services and schemes from the comfort of their homes.
He said that it is the result of good governance that overcoming all the obstacles, our government has given government jobs to 1.71 lakh youth without Kharchi Parchi. Today, educated panchayats in the state are giving new impetus to the development of villages. Every village has become Lal Dora free due to good governance, he said.
The Chief Minister said that justice has been ensured to people sitting at home through the CM window. More than 12 lakh problems and complaints have been resolved on the CM window. It is the result of good governance that now eligible people are getting timely ration. He said that today 772 schemes and services of 59 departments are available online in the state, whose benefits can be availed by the common citizen sitting at home.
We have battled against Corruption, Nepotism, and Regionalism, Emphasizing on Good Governance Initiatives
The Chief Minister said that there was a time when fear, corruption, nepotism, and regionalism were prevalent in previous governments. However, our government has systematically closed all avenues of corruption. We have taken decisive steps, such as eliminating corruption in the name of CLU, and also ensured that government jobs are given solely based on merit, implementing online employee transfers, stopping the misuse of kerosene by providing free gas cylinders to every poor household, and addressing fraud in ration distribution, pensions, stipends, and subsidies for the underprivileged. These initiatives are all part of our commitment to good governance, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
The Opposition is troubled as Public Reaps Benefits from Government Portal
The Chief Minister said that Opposition leaders had spread misinformation, claiming that when they came to power, they would discontinue the portals. Now they are upset because the public is benefiting from the portal.
The Chief Minister said that through these portals, our government has directly transferred money into farmers’ accounts. Over the past 10 years, Rs. 1.25 lakh crore has been directly deposited into farmers’ accounts. Moreover, due to the less rainfall this year, to ease the financial burden on farmers, an amount of Rs. 825 crore has been sent directly into farmers’ bank accounts. All this has become possible because of the portals. He also said that previously, elderly people had to make rounds of the offices to get their pension benefits. But because of the portal, now elderly people are receiving their pensions from the comfort of their homes. In the last 10 years, the pensions of lakhs of elderly people have been processed online.
While taking a jibe at the Opposition, he said that before the recent assembly elections, one of the opposition candidates promised to close the portal once they came to power, while another candidate talked about filling their own pockets first. Not only that, another opposition candidate even announced that for every 50 votes, one job would be given. This kind of thinking is not good governance-oriented but promotes corruption, said Nayab Singh Saini.
The Chief Minister said that before the election results, he had promised the youth that he would ensure 25,000 individuals who secured government jobs would join first, and only then would he take the oath himself. He successfully fulfilled this promise.
Nayab Singh Saini also expressed his gratitude to the people of Haryana for supporting a government that upholds the principles of good governance, strengthening support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitments. He further stated that the initiatives for good governance over the past 10 years serve as proof that good governance is not just a slogan, but the essence of a ‘Viksit Haryana-Viksit Bharat.’
State government’s good governance initiatives improved the lives of the people; Chief Secretary
On this occasion, Chief Secretary Dr. Vivek Joshi, while welcoming Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, highlighted that under the Chief Minister’s leadership, the government has been consistently advancing governance initiatives. He mentioned several key initiatives, such as the launch of the CM Window for public complaints and their prompt resolution, the introduction of the Auto Appeal Software to address delays in work, and the ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora’ portal, which provides farmers with a unified platform for everything from sowing to selling crops. Dr. Joshi said that these initiatives have been implemented by the state government to make life easier for people across all sectors.
He said that cleanliness fosters positivity, and when positivity prevails, negativity gradually fades away. With this mindset, a special campaign will be launched under the ‘Swachh Haryana Mission’ in rural areas, urban local bodies, Panchayati Raj institutions, public places, and government offices, running until January 31, 2025. Dr. Joshi explained that the campaign will focus on systematic document retention and the removal of outdated records, in accordance with the state government office procedures, while also promoting improved record management. He added that the goal of this campaign is to enhance the public’s experience by ensuring cleanliness in all government offices, including subordinate offices and public enterprises.
Dr. Vivek Joshi said that good governance is not just about simplifying government policies and procedures but also about the dedication of the officers and employees who work behind the scenes. In recognition of their commitment, innovation, and integrity, the ‘Haryana Good Governance Awards Scheme’ honours the true heroes of public service.
MLA Mukesh Sharma, CEO GMDA, Shyamal Mishra, former MP, Sunita Duggal, Secretary, General Administration Department, C.G.Rajini Kaanthan, Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department, K. M. Pandurang were among other dignitaries present at the programme.
