New Delhi: Aligned with the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy advocated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded its flagship one-week special capacity building programme on public policy and governance for 16 Deputy Commissioners from Bangladesh. The programme ran from July 15-20, 2024, in New Delhi.
The Deputy Commissioners had the opportunity to interact with Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, and Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the mutual benefits of exchanging best practices and knowledge to tackle common challenges. He emphasized the success of India’s developmental programmes like PM Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, and CPGRAMS, which are being replicated in Bangladesh. Dr. Singh proposed identifying “twin districts” in India and Bangladesh facing similar issues to foster cooperation. He praised the strengthening of Indo-Bangladesh ties through Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy, focusing on capacity building, infrastructure development, and people-to-people connections. This aligns with the visions of ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ and ‘Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041’.
Following the completion of the first phase of the capacity building programme for 1,500 civil servants, the NCGG signed an MoU with the Government of Bangladesh to enhance the capacity of an additional 1,800 civil servants by 2025. To date, with support from the Ministry of External Affairs and in close cooperation with the Indian Mission in Dhaka, the NCGG has trained approximately 2,650 officers from Bangladesh. This week-long programme included interactions with senior Secretaries to the Government of India and District Collectors and Magistrates on various initiatives and best practices across critical topics.