IIM Raipur Teaches Good Governance at Chintan Shivir 2.0
Raipur, 11th June 2025: Indian
Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, a leading institution recognized for
#BuildingBusinessOwners, successfully hosted Chintan Shivir 2.0 in
collaboration with the Government of Chhattisgarh. In the 2-day residential
program, the cabinet ministers, including the Hon’ble Chief Minister of
Chhattisgarh, engaged on this dynamic platform for introspection, strategic
dialogue, and policy innovation, aimed at accelerating the state’s inclusive
and sustainable development.
Distinguished
academicians and experts from premier institutions, including Dr. Ravindra H.
Dholakia, Professor Emeritus at IIM Ahmedabad; Dr. Himanshu Rai, Director of
IIM Indore; Uday Mahurkar, former Central Information Commissioner and senior
journalist; and Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, former Rajya Sabha MP and President of
ICCR, graced insightful discussions. Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, a leading
health policy expert and advisor to the government, and Sanjeev Sanyal, Member
of the PM’s Economic Advisory Council, also contributed their subject matter
perspectives.
The
event was graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, along with
Cabinet Ministers, senior bureaucrats, and eminent scholars. Together, they
engaged in an intensive and collaborative dialogue on critical governance
challenges, reform priorities, and strategic development roadmaps.
In his valedictory
address, Hon’ble Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated, “Chintan Shivir 2.0,
conducted through the collaboration of IIM Raipur and the Chhattisgarh
Department of Good Governance, was a successful initiative where cabinet
members were introduced to relevant topics that will help in running the
government more efficiently. The topics chosen and the speakers were
remarkable, and their teachings will greatly support us in achieving the vision
of Viksit Bharat@2047.”
Prof.
Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, said, “We are honored to facilitate
this exchange of ideas among policymakers and thought leaders. Chintan Shivir
2.0 is a reflection of our belief that academic institutions must go beyond
classrooms and actively engage in real-world governance and leadership
challenges. This platform not only fosters collaborative thinking between
policymakers and scholars but also aligns with our larger mission of creating
evidence-based, inclusive, and future-ready public systems. We are proud to
support the Government of Chhattisgarh in its journey towards sustainable,
citizen-centric governance and the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.”
During
the IIM Raipur retreat, Chhattisgarh State Ministers stressed the need for a
culture-sensitive development model combining local traditions to ensure
sustainable prosperity in post-Naxal Chhattisgarh. Fiscal discipline to cut
compulsory expenditure, raise capital outlays, and aim for 12% annual growth is
needed to realize the vision of a developed state and India by 2047. Ministers
stressed that leaders must prioritize long-term societal outcomes over
short-term gains, demonstrating transformational leadership through personal accountability
and ethical governance rooted in cultural values. In the state, fostering
cultural unity was highlighted as essential for national integration and
building social capital.
The
program included sessions on “Seva, Sankalp, aur Seekh” (Service, Resolve,
and Learning), and concluded with the inauguration of the “Sushasan
Vatika” (Good Governance Garden) via a symbolic tree-planting ceremony.