"PM Modi started 'Chintan Shibir' in 2003 to enhance administrative functioning": Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel
Speaking to ANI, Rushikesh Patel said on Thursday, "PM Modi started this in 2003 as the CM to enhance the administrative functioning. This is the 11th edition of Shibir - which was started by PM Modi (in Gujarat) for good and effective governance. Now, the 11th edition of Shibir is going to be held under the leadership of CM Bhupendra Patel, there are 4-5 issues, and there will be too many experts in this event.... In these three days, we will discuss how to provide employment to youths, how to increase the income of the rural areas..."
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Nov 22, 2024 09:25 IST
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 22 (ANI): As the 11th edition of Chintan Shibir has commenced in Gujarat, state's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said that this event was started by then Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance the functioning and governance of the administration in the state.
Patel added that during this event, several topics will be discussed, including the ways to increase employment for youths and income in rural areas.
Speaking to ANI, Rushikesh Patel said on Thursday, "PM Modi started this in 2003 as the CM to enhance the administrative functioning. This is the 11th edition of Shibir - which was started by PM Modi (in Gujarat) for good and effective governance. Now, the 11th edition of Shibir is going to be held under the leadership of CM Bhupendra Patel, there are 4-5 issues, and there will be too many experts in this event.... In these three days, we will discuss how to provide employment to youths, how to increase the income of the rural areas..."
Earlier on Thursday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while inaugurating the state government's 11th Chintan Shibir at Somnath, highlighted the event's role as a catalyst for advancing Gujarat's significant progress on the global stage. He described it as a platform for inclusive and thoughtful reflection.
According to a government release, the Chief Minister stressed that public welfare and service remain the core principles of the government, with everyone--from the smallest employee to the highest-ranking minister--working tirelessly to achieve these objectives.
He pointed out that the three-day Chintan Shibir would serve as a space for collective brainstorming to enhance and successfully implement various initiatives.
CM Patel urged ministers and officials to use the three-day Chintan Shibir as an opportunity to ensure a robust system of good governance, aiming to prevent challenges and dilemmas for the public. He encouraged officers to take ownership of their departmental responsibilities, commit to public service, and sustain the systems established during the Shibir. He emphasised the need to respond to public grievances with humility and discretion, even if immediate solutions are not feasible. (ANI)
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