Last Updated on 23 December 2025 IST:  India marks Good Governance Day 2025 (Sushasan Diwas) every year on December 25th, which is the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Instituted in 2014, this day is dedicated to raising citizen awareness of the importance of good governance and accountability in public administration. This blog post will take readers a step further by offering knowledge about the ideal governance found in the Eternal Abode called Satlok.

Good Governance Day 2025: Highlights

• Commemoration: Good Governance Day is observed annually on December 25th.
  
• Origin: Instituted in 2014, the day marks and honors the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
  
• Objective: The primary goal is to increase citizen awareness of good governance and underscore government accountability.
  
• Initiative: The Indian government launched the ‘Good Governance Index’ in 2021.
  
• Current Campaign: A nationwide campaign for the Redressal of Public Grievances and
  Improvement of Service Delivery is actively being conducted across all Districts, States, and Union Territories of India.

Good Governance Day’s Historical Background

Good governance is a cornerstone of democratic nations, ensuring that administration is effective and adheres to principles such as accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and inclusivity. Throughout his terms as Prime Minister (1996, 1998–2004), Vajpayee embodied these ideals. His leadership approach, policy initiatives, and focus on ethical governance provided the groundwork for this annual observance.

In 2014, Vajpayee was posthumously honored with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, alongside Madan Mohan Malaviya. Following this accolade, the government designated his birthday as Good Governance Day to motivate both citizens and governmental bodies.

Good Governance Day: Objectives

The aim of GGD is to make citizens conscious of good governance, particularly accountability in government. The objectives of this Day’s celebration are :

• To make citizens aware of transparent and accountable administration by the government.
• Governance focuses on enhancing the welfare of the people.
• Highly effective and accountable governance for the citizens by standardizing the government functioning.
• Implementation of Excellent and Effective policies to achieve Good Governance in the country.
• Good Governance enhances growth and development of the country.
• To establish strong connections between the government and the citizens.
• To ensure active participation of the citizens in the process of fair governance.

Good Governance Day Celebrations

In order to strengthen Good Governance, various events and activities are organized on this occasion of Good Governance Day. The citizens, through seminars, discussions, and conferences are made aware about the significance of Good Governance and ways to attain Good Governance.  

On this Day people remember the teachings of Atal Bihari Vajpayee statesmanship. Atal Bihari ji was the only political leader who ran a coalition government with different ideological political parties. Under his able leadership, the nation excelled after the Pokhran Nuclear Test sanctions. Atal Bihari Vajpayee presented qualitative governance to gain the trust of citizens with varying interests.

Activities and Initiatives on Good Governance Day

Good Governance Day is a functional day for government offices, featuring a range of activities aimed at increasing public awareness and improving institutional effectiveness:

1. Public Awareness Campaigns: Nationwide seminars and workshops are conducted to enhance the understanding of effective governance principles.

2. Good Governance Index (GGI): Initiated in 2019, the GGI evaluates the quality of governance across various states and union territories, aiding in the formulation of development policies based on concrete data.

3. E-Governance and Digital India: Emphasis is placed on advancing e-governance and digital literacy, reflecting Vajpayee’s vision of leveraging technology to unify and empower the nation.

4. Community Outreach: Programs are implemented to support marginalized communities, ensuring fair access to public services.

Theme of Good Governance Day 2025: Taking Administration to the Village!

The observance of Good Governance Day in 2025 revolves around a powerful and decentralized theme: “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” (Administration Towards the Village). This initiative is the heartbeat of the 5th Good Governance Week, transforming the celebratory week into a nationwide campaign focused on resolving public grievances and elevating service delivery right at the grassroots level.

Read in Hindi: Good Governance Day (Hindi): सुशासन दिवस पर जानिए कैसे आएगा सुशासन?

The Week of Action: December 19th to December 25th, 2025

Instead of a single-day event, the action spans one full week. The preparatory phase kicks off from December 11th–18th, with a dedicated portal launching on December 10th to track real-time progress.

• The Campaign Launch: The ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore’ campaign officially launches on December 19th, 2025.
  
• Widespread Participation: This is a truly nationwide movement. Over 700 District Collectors will participate, with officials reaching out to Tehsils and Panchayat Samiti Headquarters across all States and Union Territories. This marks the fourth time the government has run a national, Tehsil-level campaign to directly address citizen issues.
  
• Decentralized Focus: This campaign serves as the decentralized version of the ‘Special Campaign 5.0’ (conducted in Central Ministries/Departments from October 2nd–31st, 2025), ensuring that the focus on efficiency and grievance resolution trickles down to the district level.

Event	Date & Location	Focus Area
Workshop on Best Practices	December 25th, 2025, New Delhi	Inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS (PP), focusing on best practices learned during the ‘Special Campaign 5.0’.
District-Level Innovations Workshop	December 23rd, 2025, All Districts	Chaired by the District Collector, emphasizing Digital Transformation of Institutions and Digital Empowerment of Citizens.

Major Releases and Launches

The commitment to modernization and transparency is demonstrated through several key releases on Good Governance Day:

• Launch of an AI-Powered Recruitment Rules Generator: A leap forward in streamlining administrative processes.

• Release of Assessment Report: Detailed findings on the ‘Special Campaign 5.0’ and the Annual Report of CPGRAMS (Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System).

• Transparency & Efficiency: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) will present outcomes on ‘Increasing Efficiency in Decision Making’ and best practices for reducing pendency and institutionalizing Swachhata (cleanliness) from the Special Campaign 5.0.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Legacy

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s tenure as Prime Minister left an indelible mark on Indian history, defined by a blend of poetic idealism and pragmatic statesmanship. His legacy is characterized by “Sushasan” (Good Governance), focusing on comprehensive development and strategic autonomy. Key pillars of his administration included:

• Economic Liberalization: Vajpayee championed “second-generation” economic reforms, including privatization and fiscal responsibility, which laid the groundwork for India’s modern GDP growth.

• Infrastructure Revolution: He launched ambitious connectivity projects, most notably the Golden Quadrilateral (connecting India’s metros) and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (rural road connectivity).

• Education for All: His administration operationalized the right to education through the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, making elementary education accessible to millions of children across the nation.

• Strategic Autonomy: Under his decisive leadership, India conducted the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, formally establishing India as a nuclear state and reshaping its geopolitical standing.

• Diplomatic Statesmanship: Balancing strength with peace, he aggressively pursued improved relations with neighbors, symbolized by the historic Lahore Bus Yatra and his outreach to Pakistan.

Controversies and Critiques

Despite its noble objectives, the establishment of Good Governance Day on Christmas has sparked debate. Critics contend that it diminishes the cultural and religious importance of the holiday, particularly for Christian communities. However, the government asserts that the day aims to promote inclusivity and honor a national leader.

Essential Considerations of Good Governance Day in India?

The following are the primary considerations to remember on this Day:

Make the Nation a Cordial and Prosperous Place

On this special occasion we should work together to make our country a better place to live for all. With effective leadership and economic development, prosperity can be achieved within the country.

Effective Leadership for Good Governance

Good leadership forms a government that makes the right policies and creates a competitive, growth-oriented environment. It is possible by making a more robust democracy to navigate the system towards the country’s bright future.

Corruption Should Have No Place in a Growing Society

Good governance has no place for corruption. It is the Day when the citizens and the leaders should take a pledge to eliminate the roots of corruption, so as to achieve a free and fair society for everyone to prosper and live with dignity.

Ideal Governance Exists in the Eternal Abode Satlok

Supreme God Kabir Dev (also called Kabir Saheb or Allahu Akbar) presents idealistic governance in the Eternal Abode – The Satlok. He is eternal, the Supreme Father of all the souls. He is the real companion and Guru of loyal devotees who bestows true worship process according to the Holy Scriptures. He is the Creator of all the universes (brahmands), nature, and anything that one can imagine. He does justice and is compassionate towards all living beings. He promotes honest livelihood without any hypocrisy.

How to Reach the Eternal Abode (Satlok)?

Jagatguru Rampal Ji Maharaj is a True Spiritual Leader and an Incarnation of the Supreme God Kabir Sahib Ji on the earth. He is a Spiritual Guru and Social Reformer, and Founder of Satlok Ashram. Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj aims to provide knowledge of the True Almighty to the people. More importantly, He teaches His disciples to live life free from vices and social evils like intoxication, meat consumption, corruption, bribery, dowry system, untouchability. Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj teaches Humanity to mankind  through Right Spiritual Knowledge.

How to Take Initiation (Naam Diksha) From Enlightened Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj?

The seekers must come to the refuge of the enlightened Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj and take Naam Diksha (Initiation). There are no initiation fees levied on the disciples. Book “Jeene Ki Raah (Way of Living)” written by Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj is worth keeping in every home. By reading this book people will be saved from sins. The unrest in the house will end, and prosperity will prevail. 

Good Governance Day 2025 Quotes

• “We cannot be mere consumers of good governance, we must be participants; we must be co-creators.” – Rohini Nilekani
• “Be the change you want to see.” – Mahatma Gandhi
• “Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development, and building good governance.” – Kofi Annan
• “Corruption is the enemy of development, and of good governance. It must be gotten rid of. Both the government and the people at large must come together to achieve this national objective.” -Pratibha Patil
• “Corporate governance is concerned with holding the balance between economic and social goals” – Adrian Cadbury
• “No man is good enough to govern another man without the other’s consent” – Abraham Lincoln
• “Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world” – Desmond Tutu

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