Hyderabad: “India’s administrative system is rooted in its democratic tradition. It has developed as a model of development among the democratic regimes”, said Prof. Rumki Basu, Head, Centre for Public Policy and Governance, New Delhi today in the inaugural session of two-day National Seminar “Public Administration and Development Dynamics in India” being organized by the Department of Public Administration, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice Chancellor presided over the inaugural session.
Speaking as the Chief Guest, Prof. Rumki Basu has dealt in detail 75 years of the development journey of India and its administration.
Prof. Ainul Hasan in his presidential remarks said that every 100 years, we confront new challenges. Now we should prepare ourselves for a new challenge of making this country a developed country in its centenary year of 2047. This can be done through making friends, breaking barriers, and including everyone leaving no one behind, he said. The Vice-Chancellor also released the Souvenir of the Seminar.
The Guest of Honour, Dr. Waseemur Rahman, IRS, Assistant Commissioner, Income Tax in his address emphasized the role of administrators in making better policies for the progress of the country.
Prof. Farida Siddiqui, Dean, the School of Arts and Social Sciences in her address raised the concern about the developmental gap between the rich and poor, rural and urban areas, and the gender.
Dr. Syed Najiullah, Head, Dept. of Public Administration and seminar Convener said that the seminar brought together the academicians, administrators and policymakers on one platform so that they could deliberate on the developments in the theory and practice of Public Administration not only to strengthen the subject but also to contribute to the development vision of 2047.
Dr. Ahmed Raza, Assistant Professor and seminar Coordinator welcomed the guest and seminar delegates. Dr. Sudhanshu Chandra, Assistant Professor, Legal Studies proposed the vote of thanks.
Many delegates from different parts of the country presented their papers.
