2 0 1 8 GOA Saligao Waste Management Plant Goa Police SYNOPSIS KARNATAKA Mangaluru Smart City 16th – 24th December TAMIL NADU (Chennai) Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA) IIT M Research Park KERALA (Kochi) Indian Coast Guards, Kochi Cochin International Airport KERALA (Thiruvananthapuram) Kudumbashree Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre TAMIL NADU (Kanyakumari) Vivekananda Kendra INTRODUCTION Good Governance Yatra is an immersive travel program and provides an experiential learning platform for aspiring change makers. It helps give first-hand exposure to good governance models, an opportunity to interact with the visionaries behind the project and learn about the intricacies of policy in action, among a host of other things. Highlights of the program: 9-day expedition to explore good governance models across multiple states of India Experience the model governance projects across various domains Travel with a diverse cohort and experience a fulfilling journey across India Interact with last-mile governance leaders and role-models in public policy Network with the best-performing policy-makers and leading policythinkers Co-learn with future-leaders passionate about nation-building DELEGATION PROFILE Delegation Work Experience Delegation Age Delegation Gender GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD 70 Delegates from across India PROJECTS Saligao Waste Management Plant The delegation visited the hi-tech Saligao Waste Management Plant and learned about various techniques and solutions to mass level waste management. Founded in May 2016, this plant emerged as a model project in the tourist state with a capacity to segregate 150 tonnes garbage per day which will be expanded to 200 tons very soon. Apart from waste segregation, the plant is known for its surplus production of electricity from waste which is approximately 7000 Kw every day. The aim of the GWMC is to create a zero-waste Goa by 2020. Goa Police Apart from tourism Goa is also known for its number 1 ranking in women safety and overall crime rates in the country. A meeting with the Director General of Police of Goa helped the delegates to understand various issues regarding law and order. The discussion also offered insights to the lesser known versions of various National and Local Issues from the experiences of the DGP. Mangaluru Smart City A presentation on Smart Cities by the authorities of the Mangaluru Smart City Corporation provided a detailed view of this ambitious scheme of central government. The delegates were informed about the engagement of various governmental/non-governmental stakeholders in the structure of smart city corporation and also in planning and execution of localised projects. Listed in 2016 in the Smart City Mission, Mangaluru was also ranked 48th in the list of world’s most livable city, according to a private survey. Indian Coast Guards, Kochi The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) protects India’s maritime interests with jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India. It has a wide range of task capabilities for both surface and air operations. Founded in the year 1978 under the Ministry of Defence, the Coast Guard works in close cooperation with the Indian Navy, the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Revenue (Customs) and the Central and State police forces. Visiting the Indian Coast Guard base at Kochi and interacting with the officers there was in itself a thrilling experience for the delegates. PROJECTS Cochin International Airport The Cochin International Airport Limited(CIAL) hosted GGY delegation and facilitated an interactive session with various senior officials. The inspiring journey of CIAL was shared with the delegates. The world's first fully solar energy-powered airport (as recognised by the UNEP), it now carries the fourth highest international passenger traffic in India. It is also the first greenfield airport in India to be developed under a public-private partnership and was funded by nearly 10,000 non-resident Indians from 30 countries. The delegates also visited the solar park in the premises and learnt that CIAL grows ~60 tonnes of organic vegetables in the empty spaces across the solar park. Kudumbashree Kudumbashree is the women empowerment and poverty eradication program, framed and enforced under the State Poverty Eradication Mission (SPEM) of the union government by Government of Kerala in the year 1998. Engaging nearly 5 million women it is the world’s largest women empowerment project. The yatris saw a model house under Ashriya project. This was followed by a visit to the model Aruvikkara panchayat near Thiruvananthapuram. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) was one of the most exciting projects for the delegates to explore. VSSC, established in 1962, is lead Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the Department of Space (DoS), Government of India. Senior scientists interacted with the delegation and took sessions on PSLV technology, finances and funding, future of space technology and general administration and upcoming projects at ISRO. VSSC has had a significant contribution to the development of Space sciences in India. Vivekananda Kendra The delegation visited Vivekananda Kendra in Kanyakumari which was founded by Eknath Ranade, to institutionalise the principles and preachings of Swami Vivekananda. The Kendra is an excellent example of community governance. Around 10% of country’s population contributed to establishing Vivekananda Kendra in the year 1972 and it is still running on community support. The delegates visited the Gramuday Park, Vivekanand Gallery, Rock Memorial, Ramayan Darshanam and other centers of learning at the Kendra. PROJECTS Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA) The yatris interacted with the TNeGA which is the nodal agency for the state’s e-governance initiatives. It was established in the year 2006 under the Department of e-Governance, Government of Tamil Nadu. The CEO of TNeGA along with other authorities gave presentations about the e-Governance policy and various the e-governance initiatives under the state government and Digital India programme. This was followed by a visit to one of the Common Service Centers in Chennai to understand the execution of the e-governance initiatives. IIT M Research Park Indian Institute of Technology Madras Research Park is one of the foremost research and development centers in India. The delegation saw demonstrated prototypes of various ongoing projects at the research park including the development of nations first indigenously development electric vehicle and solar technology. Different presentations were made by the successful startups incubated at the research park. It is an excellent example of institutions for Good Governance. The IIT Madras Research Park also assists companies with a research focus to set up a base in the park and leverage the expertise available at IIT Madras. ROLE MODELS Smt Mridula Sinha Hon’ble Governor, Goa Shri Muktesh Chander DGP, Goa Hon’ble Justice(Retd.) Shri P Sathasivam Hon’ble Governor, Kerala ROLE MODELS Shri Tom Jose Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala Shri S. Harikishore Executive Director, Kudumbashree Shri CR Thomas Deputy Director, VSSC ROLE MODELS Shri Prahalathan Karunakaran Bhumi Shri Jaichandran Deputy Collector, E governance, TN Shri Rajendra Mootha COO, IITM Research Park Shri Balasubramaniam IFS(Retd.) ACTIVITIES Purva paksha The Purva-paksha model of debating is an atypical way of dialogue involving understanding the viewpoints of the others before putting across one's own, throughout the conversation. Aimed at arriving at a consensus, it is an enriching way to engage and amicable way to resolve conflict of ideas and opinions. Decrypting Good Governance The concept of good governance was deliberated and defined together with certain parameters for a governance model parameters. Various projects and policies were evaluated on these parameters to determine good governance. Participation Localization Legitimacy Sustainability Common Parameters of World View analyzing Good Governance Responsiveness Inclusiveness Transparency Effectiveness and Efficiency Accountability Understanding Policy Careers in Public Tete-a-tete Debriefing of Politics Paradox Policy with VIF the day Discussions to understand An exclusive session An informal interactive Debriefing sessions to how politics affects policy dedicated to explore career discussion to know discuss and evaluate and how policy affects opportunities in public everything about Vision India the projects visited politics. policy sphere apart from Foundation team and the during the yatra. known conventional vision behind their mission. positions. YATRI TESTIMONIALS Ashvini Shelke Vanshica Kant Somaiya Vidhyavihar Young Professional, United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (UN RCO) Pragya Bhartiya Block Development Officer, Government of Madhya Pradesh “A yatra with a concept unlike others, letting us experience some of the bests in the field of governance and policy. Giving us a sense of realization that each of us matter and a small step can kick start big changes that we seek. An amalgamation of diverse set of people from varied fields and places as fellow yatris with an aspiration to grow, learn and be a part of nation building. This 9-day journey was both an adventure and a learning experience.” Ratika Gaur Vivek Agrawal Research Assistant, Nehru Chief Operating Officer, Bhumi Memorial Museum and Library “How a simple act of concern can create ripples strong enough to bring about characteristic changes in the lives of others is