Ashoka Reflections - August 2024
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the team led by Dr Rakesh Gupta, the then
Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief
Minister of Haryana, along with the support of
Ashoka University and Samagra.
The collaboration culminated in a one-of-its-
kind programme that demonstrated immense
success in various initiatives. One notable
example was the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
campaign,
which
saw
a
remarkable
improvement in Haryana's sex ratio from 830 in
2011 to 922 in 2020. Additionally, the Antyodaya
Saral initiative, which onboarded over 600
citizen-centric services, has delivered more than
10 crore services, earning it the prestigious
platinum
award
for
excellence
in
rural
governance from the Hon’ble President of India
in 2020. The associates also made significant
contributions to other initiatives in Haryana,
notably the implementation of the e-office and
the upgradation of around 2000 anganwadis to
modern playway schools.
Rakesh Gupta, now Additional Secretary to the
President of India and former Additional
Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of
Haryana, reflected on the CMGGA programme's
journey in his speech. He expressed nostalgia
and pride, emphasising the unique challenges
and successes that marked the programme's
evolution. He attributed its success to the direct
involvement and leadership of the Chief
Minister, who personally monitored progress
and provided guidance.
The Chief Guest and Hon’ble Minister of Power,
Housing & Urban Affairs and former Chief
Minister of Haryana, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar,
recounted the programme's inception and its
transformative impact. He highlighted the
programme's role in addressing policy paralysis
in the state and its innovative approach to
involving youth in governance. He expressed
pride in the programme's achievements and its
contribution to public service. He commended
the enrolment of talented and dedicated
professionals, selected solely on merit, and
credited
Ashoka’s
team
for
guiding
the
programme forward.
On the occasion, the Hon’ble Minister released a
film and a coffee table book showcasing eight
eight years of CMGGA’s work. Sh. Manohar Lal
also presented appreciation certificates and
mementoes to CMGGA posted in various
districts.
Vineet Gupta, Founder and Founding Pro Vice-
Chancellor of Ashoka University, shared insights
into the initial apprehensions and eventual
success of the CMGGA programme. He praised
the collaborative effort with Samagra and the
seamless integration of the first cohort in 2016.
Gupta noted that the programme had produced
160 graduates, including the current cohort of
22 associates, with many pursuing impactful
careers in public service and social impact
organisations.
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