Chintan Shivir at Nalanda Highlights Citizen Participation and Minority Welfare
The choice of Nalanda University as the venue carried deep symbolic value
Rajgir, Bihar: A national-level Chintan Shivir held at Nalanda University underscored the importance of citizen participation, collaborative governance, and inclusive development as key drivers for India’s journey toward a Viksit Bharat.
The choice of Nalanda University as the venue carried deep symbolic value. Revered globally as an ancient centre of learning, Nalanda represents India’s long-standing tradition of knowledge, dialogue, and intellectual exchange. The historic setting provided a fitting backdrop for discussions focused on governance reforms, community engagement, and minority welfare.
The Shivir emphasized the vision of achieving Citizen Participation for Viksit Bharat through the guiding principles of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishvaas, and Sabka Prayaas. Speakers highlighted the Prime Minister’s governance philosophy of Reform, Perform, Transform, and Inform, noting that these goals can be effectively realized through strong public–private–community partnerships and enhanced Jan Bhaagidari. Such collaboration, participants observed, can significantly improve transparency, accountability, and programme delivery.
Shri Imkong Mar, MLA and Advisor for Sericulture and Minority Affairs, Nagaland, shared perspectives on the progress and future roadmap of minority welfare initiatives. He stressed that minority communities in Nagaland embody rich cultural and tribal traditions and commended government schemes such as PMJVK and PMVIKAS for addressing infrastructure and skilling gaps.
Shri Kento Jini, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Arunachal Pradesh, acknowledged the positive role of ministry schemes in bridging community and infrastructure gaps. He expressed gratitude for continued institutional support and intergovernmental cooperation.
Shri Samdup Lepcha, Minister of Social Welfare, Sikkim, highlighted the ground-level impact of various welfare programmes, stating that policy dialogues such as the Chintan Shivir play a vital role in strengthening minority development strategies.
Shri Sukla Charan Noatia, Minister of Cooperation and Tribal Welfare, Tripura, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to advancing the national goals of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat, emphasizing sustained efforts toward inclusive growth.
The event featured focused group discussions structured around five key themes: Infrastructure Development (PMJVK), Socio-economic Empowerment (PMVIKAS and NMDFC), Waqf Management, Haj Management, and Scholarship Schemes. Conducted in an interactive format, the sessions encouraged active stakeholder engagement through guided and time-bound deliberations. Participants exchanged experiences, identified challenges, and proposed solutions, fostering peer learning and collaborative problem-solving.
The deliberations concluded with consolidated insights and actionable recommendations, which officials indicated would contribute to future policy refinement and programme improvements under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.