New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the 70th Annual Meeting of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in New Delhi today, emphasizing the need for Indian public administration to shed its colonial mindset and embrace characteristics aligned with India’s post-independence aspirations, a PIB press release stated.
Dhankhar highlighted India’s progress in decolonizing its systems, citing examples like the renaming of King’s Way to Kartavya Path and the removal of colonial-era statutes from law books. He emphasized the significance of the new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, in reforming the Indian Criminal Justice system.
The Vice President stressed the importance of emotional intelligence and cultural competence among public officials to better understand and address the challenges faced by marginalized communities. He also underscored the need for ethical leadership and problem-solving abilities within the civil service.
Dhankhar urged IIPA to focus on incorporating emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics into public service delivery, while ensuring their ethical and inclusive implementation. He cautioned against the potential of digital marginalization and stressed the importance of an “antyoday” approach to ensure technological advancements benefit all.
The Vice President emphasized the significance of data-driven decision-making and evidence-based studies to assess the impact of welfare policies. He also highlighted the importance of cybersecurity and data privacy in the digital age.
Dhankhar commended the passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill, recognizing the importance of women’s participation in policy-making for more empathetic governance. He concluded by addressing the issue of safety at fairs and festivals, urging IIPA to assist district administrations in implementing anticipatory measures and ensuring the well-being of attendees.
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