“Public Policy, Governance & Administration: Way Forward for Uttarakhand”
Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 5 Nov: The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Uttarakhand Chapter, in association with the Doon Library and Research Centre (DLRC), organised the inaugural programme of its Public Interaction Series on the theme “Public Policy, Governance, Legislation and Law & Order: The Way Forward for Uttarakhand” at the Doon Library and Research Centre, Dehradun, today.
The programme was attended by Tarun Vijay, former Member of Rajya Sabha, as the Chief Guest, along with distinguished former senior civil servants, academicians, members of IIPA, senior government officers, researchers, students and other participants from civil society.
The programme featured presentations by four eminent personalities with extensive experience in public administration, governance and institutional leadership.
N Ravi Shanker, former Chief Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand, addressed Governance in Uttarakhand; NS Napalchyal, former Chief Secretary and former Chief Information Commissioner, discussed Landmark Legislation Relating to Uttarakhand; and Anil Raturi, former Director General of Police, Uttarakhand, spoke on Law and Order: The Developmental Role of Police Administration.
The presentations were followed by a panel discussion on “Public Policy, Governance, Legislation and Law & Order: The Way Forward for Uttarakhand”, bringing together the perspectives of the presenters on the State’s developmental priorities, institutional challenges and future prospects. Anil Raturi coordinated the proceedings of the presentations, panel discussion and public interaction.
A significant feature of the programme was the active participation of students, particularly from institutions such as DIT University and Doon University, along with members of the public. The interaction provided an opportunity for students, young researchers and other participants to raise questions, share perspectives and engage directly with experienced administrators and subject experts. The programme aimed to promote informed public discourse and encourage wider citizen participation in matters concerning the development and governance of Uttarakhand.
In his address, the Chief Guest, Tarun Vijay, highlighted [key observations and suggestions to be added following the programme.
The programme was anchored by Pankaj Naithani, Hon. Secretary, IIPA Uttarakhand Chapter. The event was organised with the support of the Doon Library and Research Centre. D.K. Pandey, Librarian, DLRC, and C.S. Tiwari, Programme Officer, DLRC, along with their staff, extended coordination and logistical support for the successful conduct of the programme.
The Public Interaction Series is envisaged as a continuing platform for bringing together policymakers, administrators, academicians, domain experts, researchers, students and citizens to deliberate on important public policy and governance issues concerning Uttarakhand. The series seeks to facilitate constructive dialogue, generate actionable ideas and contribute to the State’s development through informed public participation.
