Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Minister of State of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Government of India will inaugurate the National Workshop on Good Governance Practices to be held on 23^rd December, 2024 at Bhim Auditorium, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. He will also inaugurate the exhibition on best practices of Swachhata Campaign 4.0 curated by Ministries/ Departments and release the assessment report. The technical sessions will be addressed by Secretary MORTH, Secretary Posts, Secretary MEA, Secretary Railway Board, Director General NIC, and Director General NAI. 750 officials from all Ministries/ Departments will be participating in the workshop deliberations. This is the fourth National Workshop on Good Governance Practices convened by DARPG from 2021-2024. It has become an integral part of Sushasan Saptah (Good Governance Week) events celebrated every year from 19^th December to 25^th December. 

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings and best wishes for the success of the fourth Sushasan Saptah. The Prime Minister in his message said “Good governance holds the key to the Nation’s progress. A vital aspect is to provide a transparent, efficient and accountable administration that works for the overall welfare and betterment of people”.  

The Special Campaign 4.0 for institutionalizing swachhata and reducing pendency in Government offices was conducted from October 2 – 31, 2024 in 5.97 lac offices, in which 25.19 lac files were weeded out, revenue earned from scrap disposal was Rs. 650.10 crores and 190 lac sq ft of space was freed. Cumulatively the 4 Special Campaigns earned Rs. 2364 crores of revenue from scrap disposal in the period 2021-2024. The Prime Minister in his post on X on November 10, 2024 said,

“Commendable!

By focusing on efficient management and proactive action, this effort has attained great results. It shows how collective efforts can lead to sustainable results, promoting both cleanliness and economic prudence.”

Waste to Wealth
12.5 feet tall idol of Lord Ganesh crafted with scrap material Raipur, Ministry of Railways
NSG Helicopter Model created from Waste; M/o Home Affairs

 

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