Good Governance Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Feb 18, 2022
Fact-checked by Sakshi Raturi
Good Governance Day was announced as a tribute to former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Where is Good Governance Day celebrated?

Good Governance Day is held in India.

Who is Good Governance Day celebrated by?

Good Governance Day is celebrated by the Indian Government and its citizens.

When did Good Governance Day first start?

Good Governance Day first started in 2014. It is actually celebrated annually on December 25, in honor of the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Who started Good Governance Day?

Good Governance Day was initiated by the Indian Government to raise awareness about the Government's responsibility towards its citizens.

History And Timeline

Good governance as a concept was introduced by the World Bank. In India, this day is observed in December to raise awareness about the need for the Government to be accountable, transparent, and development-oriented in its functioning.

Good Governance

World Bank introduces and defines the term good governance in their study titled 'Governance and Development'.

1992

Bharat Ratna

Prime Minister Vajpayee was awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award. Atal Bihari Vajpayee is credited for emphasizing the importance of good governance in India.

2014

Good Governance Day

In India, Good Governance Day or Suśāsan Divas was established to foster responsibility and transparency in the government process. December 25 was declared as Good Governance Day to honor the birth anniversary of Late Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

2014

100-rupee Commemorative Coin

A special 100-rupee commemorative coin was released on Good Governance Day 2018. The coin weighing 1.24 oz (35 g) has the picture of Atal Bihari Vajpayee along with his birth and death years (1924 and 2018) inscribed on it.

2018

Good Governance Week

From December 20-25, Good Governance Week was hosted. Throughout the week, several public grievance redressal events were planned across the country under the theme of Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur.

2021

Traditions And Customs

Every year a theme is assigned to Good Governance Day. According to the theme, various campaigns are hosted across the nation.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Good Governance Day

To observe Good Governance Day, you can participate in the official campaigns run by the Government. You can also spread awareness among peers, family, and friends about various government resources.

Facts And Stats

  • Good Governance Day is observed on the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25 to spread awareness about the responsibilities of the government and how it should act.
  • Of course, due to their secular history, Indians also enjoy Christmas celebrations on December 25.
  • Despite being a national day, the Indian Government announced this day to be a working day.

What is good governance?

ood governance is defined as the way by which a government exercises its power to control and manage the country's resources for development.

What is good governance in India?

Good governance in India means fostering awareness about the responsibility of the government.

When was the concept of good governance introduced?

The concept of good governance was introduced in 1992 through the World Bank.

What is the significance of Good Governance Day?

Good Governance Day is observed with the aim to remind the Government of its responsibilities towards its citizens.

What are the 8 characteristics of good governance?

According to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, good governance has eight characteristics. These are being consensus-oriented, equity and inclusiveness, accountability, transparency, effectiveness and efficiency, responsiveness, participatory, and the rule of law.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Thursday, December 24, 2020
  • Friday, December 24, 2021
  • Saturday, December 24, 2022
  • Sunday, December 24, 2023
  • Tuesday, December 24, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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