Honesty and Dedication in Fulfilling Responsibilities Always Brings Positive Results – Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai

CM Shares His Experiences in a Candid Interaction with IIM Raipur’s Good Governance Fellowship Students
Lessons on Good Governance from Life Experiences; Inspiring Answers to Students’ Inquisitive Questions

Raipur, Aug 2025 : Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said that responsibilities fulfilled with honesty and dedication always yield positive results. “When one remains committed to public service with integrity and devotion, the affection and blessings of the people naturally follow,” he remarked.

The CM was addressing the ‘Chief Minister’s Good Governance Dialogue’ program at the newly constructed auditorium on the fifth floor of Mahanadi Bhawan in the state secretariat. The event was held with students of the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Fellowship program at IIM Raipur, where the CM shared the nuances of good governance and gave inspiring answers to their questions.

He highlighted that Chhattisgarh is the first state in the country to establish a Department of Good Governance and Convergence. The state has implemented the e-Office system, ensuring that all files are digitized, making government processes more transparent and enabling easy file tracking. He affirmed that the government’s aim is to close all avenues for corruption.

“True good governance means ensuring that the benefits of government schemes actually reach the people,” the CM said. “Schemes should be formulated thoughtfully, as they are funded by the hard-earned money of the people. Only when they are effectively implemented at the grassroots level can the common citizen truly benefit.”

During the interaction, the CM answered the fellows’ curious questions with openness and inspiration.

When Harshvardhan, a fellow from Arang, asked about the most important lesson in his journey from being a panch (village council member) in his native village Bagiya to becoming the Chief Minister, Sai shared his personal struggles. “After my father’s untimely death, family responsibilities fell on my shoulders at a very young age. I never imagined becoming even a panch, but whatever responsibility I was given, I carried it out with complete sincerity,” he said. “When you work with honesty and dedication, positive results follow. I never strayed from my path of duty and made public service my life’s mission. The people entrusted me with the roles of panch, sarpanch, MLA, MP, Minister of State, and now Chief Minister.”

Manu Pandey, a fellow from Bilaspur, asked about Chhattisgarh’s role in realizing the vision of a developed India by 2047. The CM replied, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a developed India by 2047 places great importance on Chhattisgarh. Before 2014, India was the world’s tenth-largest economy; today, it is fourth. We have prepared a ‘Vision Document’ for a developed Chhattisgarh. Our current GSDP is ₹5 lakh crore, and we aim to increase it to ₹75 lakh crore by 2047.” He stressed, “This is not a dream but a concrete plan, and we will achieve it.”

The CM said Chhattisgarh is a prosperous state with rich mineral resources like iron, tin, lithium, bauxite, gold, and diamonds. Forty-four percent of its area is covered by forests producing hundreds of varieties of minor forest produce. “Our fertile soil and hardworking people are Chhattisgarh’s true strength,” he told the youth, adding, “With the determination and skills of young people like you, we will surely build a developed Chhattisgarh.”

Fellowship’s Goal – Preparing Responsible Leaders for Tomorrow

During the program, Secretary of the Department of Good Governance and Convergence, Rahul Bhagat, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the fellowship scheme. He said the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Fellowship aims to provide talented youth of the state with advanced education and practical experience in governance, shaping a capable and responsible administrative generation.

Under the scheme, the Government of Chhattisgarh, in collaboration with IIM Raipur, runs a postgraduate program in Public Policy and Governance. Selected fellows will also get practical training opportunities in various government departments. Fellows will contribute to key areas like data-driven policymaking, simplifying administrative processes, efficient resource utilization, strengthening e-governance, and assessing the on-ground impact of policies.

CM Unveils Fellowship Prospectus; Presents Anjor Vision Document to Students

The CM unveiled the prospectus for the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Fellowship course and presented copies of the Chhattisgarh Anjor Vision Document to the students.

On the occasion, Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department Manoj Pingua also addressed and guided the students. The event was attended by Avinash Champawat, Secretary of the General Administration Department; Rajat Bansal, Special Secretary of the Department of Good Governance and Convergence; Joint Secretary Mayank Agrawal; professors from IIM Raipur; and other dignitaries.