Context: Good Governance Day is being celebrated on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 25th December.
Origin: 2014
Governance involves decision-making and effective implementation. Good Governance occurs when power is utilized responsibly to foster a nation's development. This concept dates back to ancient times, with figures like Chanakya discussing it. At its core, good governance prioritizes the well-being of citizens.
8 Principles of Good Governance
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, part of Madhya Pradesh.
He entered national politics during the Quit India Movement in 1942, contributing to the hastening of the end of British colonial rule.
In 1947, he began working as a journalist for Deendayal Upadhyaya's newspapers, including Rashtradharma, Panchjanya, Swadesh, and Veer Arjun.
Influenced by Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Vajpayee joined the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951.
He served as the Prime Minister of India, being elected to the position twice in 1996 and 1999.
Acknowledged for his parliamentary contributions, he received the Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Award for Best Parliamentarian in 1994, recognized as a role model for legislators.
He was honored with the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in 2015, and the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award, in 1994.