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Gujarat's Youth Power: How CM Fellows Are Reshaping State Governance

The one-day CM Fellowship workshop concluded in Gandhinagar with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel addressing the selected fellows. He highlighted the importance of blending youth knowledge with administrative experience for better governance. The program, originally launched by PM Modi in 2009, continues to bring innovative ideas to state administration. Senior officials including Chief Secretary M.K. Das guided the fellows through presentations and discussions.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Fellowship Workshop Concludes in Gandhinagar

  • CM Patel emphasizes combining youth skills with senior officials' experience
  • Workshop featured 24 CM Fellows presenting research and best practices
  • Program launched in 2009 by PM Modi during his Gujarat tenure
  • Digital India initiatives making technology accessible in rural areas
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Gujarat: One-day workshop of CM Fellowship Youth concludes in Gandhinagar

CM Bhupendra Patel addresses CM Fellowship workshop, emphasizing youth-administration collaboration for better governance and digital transformation in Gujarat.

"We work not just to run a government but to bring change in the nation. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

Gandhinagar, November 17

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed the resolve to further strengthen public convenience, welfare initiatives, and ease of doing business through transformative changes in the state's administrative systems, said the release

In this context, Gujarat CM said that this resolve can be fulfilled through the combination of the youth's knowledge and skills with the experience of senior secretaries. He addressed the inauguration of a one-day workshop of 24 CM Fellows selected under the CM Fellowship and currently serving in various departments of the state administration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, launched the CM Fellowship in 2009, guiding the nation toward good governance through the innovative ideas of bright young minds. The Chief Minister stated that the approach adopted by the Prime Minister has made administrative systems more people-centric and set a path for public welfare initiatives through the use of technology.

According to the release, the Chief Minister referred to the inspirational words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi: "We work not just to run a government but to bring change in the nation."

He stated that the Prime Minister has realised this vision and brought numerous changes to the country. The Chief Minister also added that through Digital India, the Prime Minister has brought digital technology to rural areas, making people's lives easier.

Gujarat CM added that guided by the vision of bringing the world's best to Gujarat, the CM Fellowship, launched in 2009, has today become the best platform for the contribution of talented youth in state administration. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that with collective support, Gujarat will continue to lead in fulfilling the Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 through these initiatives.

Chief Secretary M.K. Das described the contributions, research, and case studies of the CM Fellowship youths as valuable for good governance. Das added that under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Sardar Patel Good Governance CM Fellowship has gained further momentum.

In this one-day workshop, the Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister, Hasmukh Adhia, and senior secretaries of the state government guided the CM Fellows. The CM Fellows presented their presentations and shared best practices.

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is exactly what we need - combining youth energy with experienced bureaucracy. Hope these fellows bring real change to public services. Gujarat has always been ahead in governance reforms! 🇮🇳
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope these workshops lead to actual implementation of ideas. Often such programs remain just talk shows. The real test is whether common citizens see improvement in services.
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Vikram M
Digital India initiatives have indeed made life easier in rural Gujarat. Last month I visited my village in Saurashtra and saw how farmers are using digital platforms for market access. Good to see youth contributing to this transformation!
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Michael C
As someone working in development sector, I'm impressed by Gujarat's focus on good governance. The CM Fellowship model could be replicated in other states. The combination of young talent and experienced officials is brilliant for policy making.
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Shreya B
Hope these fellows focus on environmental sustainability too! Gujarat is developing rapidly, but we need to ensure green growth. Would love to see youth bringing innovative solutions for climate challenges. 🌱
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Karthik V
The vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 is ambitious but achievable with such initiatives. Gujarat has consistently shown the way in industrial growth and now in governance innovation. Proud to see our state leading the way!

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