The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, successfully concluded the IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025, held from 10th to 14th February 2025 in New Delhi. The conference, themed " Next Generation Administrative Reforms – Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile", was inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, by performing the traditional lighting of the lamp.

The five-day event witnessed the participation of over 750 delegates from 58 countries, including policymakers, academics, and practitioners, who engaged in discussions on transformative governance models and inclusive public administration. Dr. Jitendra Singh also launched the landmark publication "Viksit Bharat@2047: Governance Transformed", a 710-page volume edited by distinguished authors and experts. The book delves into India’s governance evolution and outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve developed nation status by 2047.

The conference featured 66 breakout sessions and 7 plenary sessions, complemented by virtual participation from thousands of officials worldwide. Delegates from the global South emphasized equitable governance and technology-driven solutions, reflecting the conference’s focus on bridging developmental divides. India showcased its digital governance platforms, including the CPGRAMS Portal, the world’s largest public grievance redressal system, aligning with the principle of "Maximum Governance, Minimum Government". Over 1,000 social media posts across platforms like LinkedIn, X, and Facebook amplified conference insights, garnering widespread global engagement.

In his Braibant Lecture, Prof. Andrew Massey underscored grievance redressal as the "core of good governance," resonating with India’s citizen-centric reforms.

 In the valedictory session Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary, DARPG, highlighted India’s commitment to revitalizing multilateral cooperation, noting that the conference marked a historic milestone in IIAS’s 100-year history. The conference reinforced India’s partnership with IIAS to advance knowledge exchange in administrative sciences, with discussions centering on Next-Generation Reforms to empower marginalized communities and enhance last-mile service delivery. Global delegates lauded India’s hospitality, technological advancements, and dedication to inclusive governance. The event concluded with a collective pledge to build prosperous, equitable, and collaborative governance frameworks worldwide.

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