State-Level Good Governance Day Celebrated Across Haryana with Enthusiasm
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Reiterating the Haryana Government’s firm commitment to transparent, accountable and citizen-centric administration, CM Nayab Singh Saini said that good governance is the strongest pillar for building a Developed India and a Developed Haryana.
Addressing the state-level Good Governance Day function in Panchkula held on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that the occasion is a reminder of the government’s moral and constitutional responsibility towards every citizen.
He said that, as per tradition, Good Governance Day was celebrated as a festival across the state, not only at the state-level event in Panchkula but also in all 23 districts of Haryana. Ministers, Members of Parliament, MLAs, officers and citizens from across the state joined the programme through video conferencing, reflecting wide public participation.
The Chief Minister said it was a matter of special satisfaction that Good Governance Day was also being celebrated with equal enthusiasm in the newly created district of Hansi, which officially came into existence just two days ago. He said the formation of the 23rd district was aimed at ensuring that people do not have to travel long distances for administrative work and that the region witnesses faster and more focused development.
Paying homage to Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on their birth anniversaries, the Chief Minister recalled their extraordinary contribution to nation-building. He said Atal ji considered power as a medium of service and governance as a synonym for public welfare, while Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya dedicated his life to education, social reform, promotion of the mother tongue and service to the nation.
The Chief Minister said it was a proud moment for Haryana that just a day earlier, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah unveiled the statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, released a coffee table book on his life, inaugurated a blood donation camp and dedicated 250 Atal Libraries in villages across the state. He said these initiatives are a true tribute to Atal ji’s legacy and vision.
Education as the Foundation of National Progress
Referring to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the Chief Minister said he firmly believed that national progress is possible only when every citizen is educated. This belief inspired him to spread education from city to city and village to village, an ideal that continues to guide the present government’s vision, he said.
Drawing inspiration from these great leaders, the Chief Minister said the Haryana Government is steadily moving towards a Developed India–Developed Haryana where governance is transparent, decisions are taken within defined timelines and public welfare remains at the core of policymaking. Referring to Ram Rajya as described by Goswami Tulsidas ji, he said true governance ensures freedom from physical, material and spiritual suffering.
Good Governance Means Real Change in Citizens’ Lives
The Chief Minister emphasized that good governance is not limited to framing laws or issuing orders, but is about bringing positive and visible change in the lives of common people. He said true governance is established when government schemes reach the last person in the queue, when citizens are not forced to make repeated visits to offices for their rights, and when the system functions with trust, empathy and accountability.
Referring to the transformational phase India is witnessing under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said Haryana’s governance model is aligned with digital, data-driven and people-centric administration. He said technology has been adopted not merely as a facility but as a tool of transformation, with initiatives such as Digital India, Direct Benefit Transfer, online and time-bound service delivery making governance faster, simpler, transparent and reliable, he said.
Good Governance Strengthens Democracy and Economy
The Chief Minister said good governance makes democracy more vibrant, strengthens social justice, attracts investment, promotes entrepreneurship and creates employment opportunities, ultimately leading to prosperity. He said the visible improvements in education, healthcare, nutrition, housing, sanitation and infrastructure across Haryana are concrete outcomes of this governance approach, while stressing the need for continuous improvement to meet emerging challenges.
From System Reform to Service Delivery
Recalling the early years of governance, the Chief Minister said that immediately after assuming office in 2014, the government launched a mission to move from system reform to good governance and from good governance to service delivery. He said the success of this mission depends on clean intent and strong policies that leave no room for corruption, details of which have been documented in the coffee table book released on the occasion.