 AGENCIES
NEW DELHI, May 1: Nobel Peace Laureate Shri Kailash Satyarthi delivered the keynote address at the Re-imagining Governance: Discourse for Excellence (RDGE)series organised by PDUNASS, the premier training academy of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The session was attended virtually by EPFO officers and officials from across the country.
Re-imagining Governance: Discourse for Excellence (RDGE) initiative was born on "Good Governance Day- 25th December" in 2023 and has blossomed into one of its kind platforms in the Country for insightful discussions that fuel out pursuit of enhanced trust and true excellence in public governance. This was the seventeenth consecutive edition of RGDE series.
Speaking from Bal Ashram in Jaipur, Shri Satyarthi emphasized the critical role of compassionate governance in public administration. He stated that governance rooted in empathy, deep listening, and a sense of moral accountability is essential for building responsible and effective institutions. He expressed concern that modern society is losing its moral compass and called for a renewal of gratitude and human connection in governance system.
Shri Ajeet Kumar, Additional Central PF Commissioner (Rajasthan), felicitated Shri Satyarthi at the Jaipur venue. The program was chaired by Central PF Commissioner Shri Ramesh Krishnamoorthy, presided over by PDUNASS Director Shri Kumar Rohit, and moderated by Shri Uttam Prakash, RPFC-I.
In his concluding remarks, the Central PF Commissioner urged all EPFO officials to implement at least one decision in their work that embodies the values of compassion ? an actionable takeaway from this deeply engaging session.
The RGDE series continues to promote thought leadership, value-based administration, and capacity building within EPFO. |
