The Fact News Service
Chandigarh, December 26
Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on Wednesday emphasized that information technology is the most effective means of ensuring transparency, implementing good governance and curbing corruption.
Speaking at the Good Governance Day event organized at LNJP Hospital, Kurukshetra on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sh. Dattatraya highlighted the state government’s efforts in transitioning from outdated systems to creating a public-friendly framework, which has yielded significant success.
Before addressing the event, the Governor paid floral tributes to a portrait of Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, distributed fruits to patients and extended greetings of the Good Governance Day to the people of the state.
The Governor formally inaugurated the Good Governance Day programme by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
During the event, he interacted with patients, exchanged views with hospital doctors and staff and participated in a commemorative group photograph.Dattatraya noted that the state government is organizing programmes in every district on Good Governance Day to reinforce the principles of governance.
Reflecting on Vajpayee’s legacy, he remarked that the former Prime Minister dedicated his entire life to society, working tirelessly for the country’s progress through inclusive development.
Vajpayee was a true patriot who selflessly served the nation, and his birth anniversary is now celebrated across the country as the Good Governance Day, said Sh. Dattatraya, while emphasizing the need for the younger generation to draw inspiration from Vajpayee’s exemplary life.
The Governor further stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following the path shown by Vajpayee, has implemented welfare-oriented policies aimed at eradicating poverty and ensuring holistic development.These initiatives have been coupled with governance reforms and the introduction of Digital India to make such schemes accessible to every citizen.
The Governor also extended Christmas greetings to the people. The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner Neha Singh, Superintendent of Police Varun Singla, SDM Kapil Sharma, CMO Dr Sukhbir Singh, and other officials and medical professionals.
