In the 2-day residential program, Chhattisgarh cabinet ministers including the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, engaged at the Chintan Shivir 2.0 hosted by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, in collaboration with the state government. The Shivir held on June 7-8 offered a dynamic platform for introspection, strategic dialogue, and policy innovation, aimed at accelerating the state’s inclusive and sustainable development. 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.
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 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, Chief Minister 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.
