SHILLONG: NHRC chairperson H.L. Dattu on Thursday said that e-governance is a must to achieve good governance in the country.
He was addressing the participants of Meghalaya, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram during the two-day regional workshop on “Good Governance, Development and Human Rights” which began at the State Convention Centre here.
“The country must be digitally empowered so that that good governance through e-governance initiatives can cover inclusive growth as India can be transformed through information technology and digital democracy is a must for good governance,” Dattu, who is the former Chief Justice of India, said.
Dattu also said that the North East is a region of strategic importance to the country, since its proximity to South East Asia makes it an important region for foreign trade and investment.
He also stressed on the importance of good governance and how it must deliver on the promise of human rights, also stating that as a developing country it is rightful that India implements good governance and sustainable development, further stating that the country must be digitally empowered.
Addressing the inaugural session as chief guest, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said that Meghalaya has to a large extent witnessed activists who have tirelessly worked to draw the attention of the people at the helm of affairs to take care of the various institutional and legal frameworks required to be put in place as a measure of catering to the needs of the people. Sangma added that the state has seen many social activists who have been relentless in drawing the attention of the Government to the rights of the citizens.
Sangma also said that in order to wean away the sense of insecurity among the people of the Northeastern region the world needs to understand the historical background and the complexities of the region and also the vibrant economic activities happening in this part of the country.
The purpose of the workshop organized jointly by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Meghalaya government is to raise awareness among all stakeholders about the importance of good governance in relation to human rights and development.
The workshop brings State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) members, Government officials, NGOs, civil societies, academicians and scholars from each of the participating states to a platform where they can discuss effective examples of governance practices that have an impact on the promotion of human rights.
