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| Historic Change | | | While addressing a function recently Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha cited the transformation in Jammu Kashmir post-2020 as an example of leadership rooted in public service and good governance.
He stated that over 30,000 projects were completed through public participation, strengthened Panchayati Raj institutions, and digital governance and the region exemplifies how transparency and accountability can bring historic change.
The figure is important not merely because of its scale, but because it reflects a shift towards involving people more directly in the development process. Development becomes sustainable when citizens are not merely beneficiaries of government schemes but active participants in identifying priorities, monitoring implementation and ensuring that public resources are used effectively.
The strengthening of Panchayati Raj institutions is an important component of this transformation. Empowering local institutions brings governance closer to the people and allows development priorities to be determined at the grassroots level. Roads, drinking water, sanitation, healthcare, education and other basic facilities often require solutions tailored to local needs. Strong Panchayats can play a crucial role in ensuring that such priorities receive timely attention.
Digital governance has added a new dimension to administrative reforms. Technology can reduce delays, improve transparency and make government services more accessible to ordinary citizens. Digitisation of services and greater reliance on online systems can also reduce the scope for middlemen and arbitrary decision-making. However, digital governance must remain inclusive, ensuring that people in remote and economically weaker areas are not left behind because of limited digital literacy or connectivity.
Jammu and Kashmir has historically faced significant developmental and administrative challenges. Therefore, the real measure of transformation should be the improvement in the everyday lives of its people. Better roads, reliable power and water supply, improved healthcare and education, employment opportunities, stronger rural institutions and greater access to public services must remain at the centre of the development agenda.
The governance is a continuous process. The administration must continue to listen to citizens, address regional and local disparities and ensure that development reaches the most remote communities. Public participation should remain meaningful rather than merely symbolic.
The experience of Jammu and Kashmir demonstrates that infrastructure and investment alone cannot guarantee lasting progress. Institutions, transparency, technology and citizen participation are equally important. If these principles are sustained, the region can build on the gains of recent years and create a governance model in which development is both measurable and people-centric. |
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