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Vice President Calls for Faster, Citizen‑Centric Governance as India’s Administration Faces Transformation

By PTI

The vice‑president, CP Radhakrishnan, said on Saturday that public administration is at a critical juncture and that governance must become faster, citizen‑centric, technology‑enabled, data‑driven and outcome‑oriented. He added that good governance should be judged not only by economic growth but also by its impact on people’s happiness, living standards and overall well‑being.

Radhakrishnan noted that India’s administrative structures largely evolved when the country was predominantly rural and agriculture was the main livelihood. With rapid transformation underway, he urged that administrative systems be reoriented to address emerging realities.

He made the remarks during the Annual General Body meeting of the Indian Institute of Public Administration in Delhi. "Effective public administration requires seamless coordination among the Central government, state governments and district‑level administration," he said. "Governance can deliver meaningful results only when different levels of administration work together with a shared vision and common purpose."

The vice‑president stressed the importance of exploring improved governance methods to meet future needs and said that enhancing administration is essential for achieving good governance. He highlighted that ‘Viksit Bharat’ is possible only when individual successes are complemented by collective achievement, and that a team’s success depends on each member giving their best.

He warned that unless the administration improves, good governance will exist only in dreams or on paper. Administrators must take ownership of their roles and be encouraged to strive for betterment in their areas.

The vice‑president also called for a balanced and pragmatic approach to environmental protection and economic development, urging judicious use of natural resources for people’s benefit while ensuring sustainability.

He urged the Indian Institute of Public Administration to focus on the changing role of civil services in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat and to prepare the next generation of civil servants.

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