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Modi's Governance Initiatives Recast Government as an Innovation Lab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting his Cabinet colleagues for a Chintan Shivir.
A social media account called Modi Story described some of his government experiments.
One program, Anubhav, asks retiring officials to write down what they have learned.
This lets future officials use their experience.
Swatah Sukhay lets officers work voluntarily on projects outside their departments.
Back to the First Posting asks officers to revisit the places where they began their careers.
New IAS officers can spend three months in Union Ministries through the Assistant Secretary Programme.
One Secretary, One Taluka assigns senior officers to stay connected with less-developed local areas.
PM Narendra Modi is holding a Chintan Shivir with his Cabinet colleagues.
The Modi Story account highlighted initiatives intended to change how government functions.
Anubhav asks retiring bureaucrats to document their experiences and insights.
Back to the First Posting encourages officers to revisit their initial administrative assignments.
Other initiatives include Swatah Sukhay, the Assistant Secretary Programme, and One Secretary, One Taluka.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Cabinet colleagues, and Indian civil servants.
- What
- A Chintan Shivir and a review of governance initiatives designed to improve administration and preserve officials' experience.
- Where
- New Delhi, in the context of the Prime Minister's Cabinet meeting.
- When
- As PM Modi holds the Chintan Shivir; no specific date is provided.
- Why
- To encourage administrative learning, voluntary public-service projects, early-career training, and continued connection with local communities.
Key facts
- Event
- Chintan Shivir with Cabinet colleagues
- Highlighted account
- Modi Story
- Anubhav
- Senior and retiring officers document their experiences and insights.
- Swatah Sukhay
- Officers voluntarily take up projects outside their departments.
- Back to the First Posting
- Officers revisit their first posting locations and assess changes.
- Assistant Secretary Programme
- Newly inducted IAS officers spend three months in Union Ministries.
- One Secretary, One Taluka
- Senior IAS officers are assigned backward talukas to remain connected to grassroots realities.
Quotes
Modi Story
A social media account highlighting initiatives associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance.
“Heard PM Modi is holding a Chintan Shivir with his Cabinet colleagues today? Over the years, PM Modi has completely flipped the way the government works, often treating governance like an innovation lab.”
thehansindia.com
“Must have heard of Chintan Shivir. Governance bootcamp by PM Modi. But heard of these other experiments with bureaucracy?”
thehansindia.com
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