{"id":162416,"date":"2024-02-15T13:44:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T08:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=162416"},"modified":"2024-02-15T13:45:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T08:15:00","slug":"good-governance-day-2023-date-history-and-significance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/good-governance-day-2023-date-history-and-significance\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Governance Day 2023: Date, History and Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>December 25, 2023,<\/strong>&nbsp;is celebrated as&nbsp;<strong>Good Governance Day 2023<\/strong>&nbsp;in honor of the&nbsp;<strong>birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.<\/strong>&nbsp;This day pays tribute to Vajpayee\u2019s leadership and contributions to society, marked by his three terms as the Prime Minister of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good Governance Day 2023 \u2013 History<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The genesis of Good Governance Day can be traced back to<strong>&nbsp;December 23, 2014,<\/strong>&nbsp;when&nbsp;<strong>Atal Bihari Vajpayee was awarded the Bharat Ratna,<\/strong>&nbsp;along with Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya (posthumously). In recognition of this prestigious honor, the Narendra Modi-led government declared&nbsp;<strong>December 25 as Good Governance Day,<\/strong>&nbsp;aiming to celebrate Vajpayee\u2019s enduring legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atal Bihari Vajpayee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born on&nbsp;<strong>December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Atal Bihari Vajpayee\u2019<\/strong>s political journey was marked by distinction. Serving as the&nbsp;<strong>Prime Minister of India thrice,<\/strong>&nbsp;he held office during critical junctures in the country\u2019s history. Beyond politics, Vajpayee was a&nbsp;<strong>prolific poet and writer, leaving an indelible mark on Indian literature.<\/strong>&nbsp;His leadership, marked by statesmanship and vision, paved the way for several transformative initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Objectives of Good Governance Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The core objectives of Good Governance Day extend beyond mere celebration. It serves as a&nbsp;<strong>platform to educate citizens about their roles and responsibilities in a democratic setup<\/strong>. By fostering awareness about government accountability and administration, the day aims to create an informed citizenry capable of holding the government responsible for its actions. In the spirit of good governance, December 25 is not just a day off but a day of active participation in nation-building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Significance of Good Governance Day 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day serves as a platform to educate citizens about the responsibilities and duties of the government. Its primary objective is to&nbsp;<strong>bridge the gap between citizens and the government,<\/strong>&nbsp;fostering active participation from both parties and promoting good governance principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good Governance Day 2023 \u2013 Celebrations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah)<\/strong>&nbsp;celebrations commenced on&nbsp;<strong>December 19, extending until December 25<\/strong>. The&nbsp;<strong>Department of Administrative Reforms &amp; Public Grievances (DARPG)&nbsp;<\/strong>orchestrated various events and seminars throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inaugural Ceremony Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inaugural ceremony, held at the&nbsp;<strong>Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi,<\/strong>&nbsp;saw&nbsp;<strong>Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh<\/strong>&nbsp;releasing a special booklet on the Journey of 25 Regional Conferences from 2<strong>014-2023 and the Annual Report 2023 of CPGRAMS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>E-Office Advanced Analytics Dashboard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the first day of the Good Governance Week, the e-Office Advanced Analytics dashboard was launched. This innovative dashboard aims to facilitate in-depth data analysis and strengthen decision-making processes in the Central secretariat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CPGRAMS Mobile App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new mobile app, CPGRAMS Mobile App, is set to be launched, empowering citizens to conveniently file grievances, including through voice-based filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coffee Table Book Release<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the official statement from PIB, a coffee table book capturing the outcomes of the campaign will be launched during the week-long celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quotes by Atal Bihari Vajpayee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To encapsulate Atal Bihari Vajpayee\u2019s philosophy, some of his notable quotes are worth reflecting upon:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWe are unnecessarily wasting our precious resources in wars\u2026 we have to do it on unemployment, disease, poverty, and backwardness.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou can change our friends but not neighbors.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou can\u2019t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cIt is easy to win elections by raising the slogan of \u2018garibi hatao,\u2019 but slogans do not remove poverty.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cOur nuclear weapons are meant purely as a deterrent against nuclear adventure by an adversary.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December 25, 2023,&nbsp;is celebrated as&nbsp;Good Governance Day 2023&nbsp;in honor of the&nbsp;birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.&nbsp;This day pays tribute to Vajpayee\u2019s leadership and contributions to society, marked by his three terms as the Prime Minister of India. 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