{"id":9030,"date":"2025-10-11T13:02:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T07:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=9030"},"modified":"2025-10-11T13:02:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T07:32:41","slug":"public-records-are-the-cornerstone-of-good-governance-transparency-and-historical-continuity-shri-gajendra-singh-shekhawat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=9030","title":{"rendered":"Public Records are the Cornerstone of Good Governance, Transparency, and Historical Continuity: Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-center event-heading-background\">\n<h2 id=\"Titleh2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Public Records are the Cornerstone of Good Governance, Transparency, and Historical Continuity: Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span id=\"ltrSubtitle\">National Archives of India inaugurated Exhibition on \u2018Sushasan aur Abhilekh 2025\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"PrDateTime\" class=\"ReleaseDateSubHeaddateTime text-center pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Posted On: 10 OCT 2025 5:18PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The National Archives of India (NAI) curated an exhibition titled\u00a0<em>\u201cSushasan aur Abhilekh 2025\u201d<\/em>\u00a0as part of the ongoing Good Governance Month, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The exhibition was inaugurated by Union Minister of Culture &amp; Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat marking the beginning of a significant event dedicated to exploring the synergy between good governance and archival preservation. This exhibition will be open for public till 12<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0October 2025.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"_x0000_i1029\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image001HA0P.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In his inaugural address, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized the critical importance of\u00a0preserving public records as a cornerstone of good governance, transparency, and historical continuity. He lauded the National Archives of India\u2019s pioneering efforts in implementing one of the world\u2019s largest Digitization Projects, noting that over 15 crore pages have been digitized to date.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"Picture_x0020_2\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image002C946.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The exhibition showcased a curated collection of rare and significant archival records that highlight India\u2019s commitment to transparency, accountability, and effective governance. These records, preserved and organized under initiatives aligned with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, reflected the nation\u2019s resolve to uphold both administrative efficiency and the preservation of its documentary heritage. This Exhibition is available on the NAI\u2019s official website digitally. The website link: \u00a0<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalarchives.nic.in\/sausaasana-aura-abhailaekha-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nationalarchives.nic.in\/sausaasana-aura-abhailaekha-2025<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Between 2021 and 2025, over 75,500 historically important documents were reviewed and transferred to the National Archives of India\u2014an important milestone in strengthening the nation\u2019s record-keeping systems and ensuring the long-term preservation of vital public information.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"Picture_x0020_4\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image003FENQ.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The exhibition featured contributions from various Ministries that have played pivotal roles in shaping India\u2019s administrative framework and developmental trajectory. Highlights included archival records from the Ministry of Power, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, and others.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Key exhibits focused on landmark moments such as:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) by the Election Commission of India<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The elevation of General S.H.F.J. Manekshaw to the rank of Field Marshal<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Initiatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs on Panchayati Raj and the Vijay Diwas celebrations<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The exhibition also paid tribute to two of India\u2019s most revered leaders \u2014 Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam \u2014 whose visionary leadership shaped India\u2019s growth in governance, technology, and national development. Through archival photographs and documents, the exhibition illuminated their enduring legacies in promoting inclusive growth, youth empowerment, and infrastructure advancement.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"Picture_x0020_8\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image004EIZL.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Established in 1891, the National Archives of India serves as the custodian of the nation\u2019s documentary heritage, housing over 34 crore pages of public records. Its vast collection includes rare manuscripts, treaties, legislative documents, and administrative reports \u2014 offering unparalleled insights into India\u2019s governance, policy evolution, and social transformation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Shri Sanjay Rastogi, Director General, National Archives of India, delivered the welcome address, highlighting the institution\u2019s ongoing initiatives toward modernization and public outreach. Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, spoke about fostering greater collaboration between State and International Archives. Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms &amp; Public Grievances, also addressed the gathering, underscoring the NAI\u2019s vital role in preserving Born Digital Records.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"Picture_x0020_9\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image005D6ZB.jpg\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2025-10-10 at 1.41.45 PM.jpeg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Through this exhibition, the National Archives of India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the link between archival preservation and good governance. The showcased records offered valuable insights into India\u2019s administrative evolution \u2014 from electoral and judicial reforms to infrastructural and policy advancements \u2014 underscoring the essential role of documentation in ensuring a transparent, accountable, and forward-looking governance system. The exhibition will be open for public till 12<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0October 2025.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public Records are the Cornerstone of Good Governance, Transparency, and Historical Continuity: Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat National Archives of India inaugurated Exhibition on \u2018Sushasan aur Abhilekh 2025\u2019 Posted On: 10 OCT 2025 5:18PM by PIB Delhi The National Archives of India (NAI) curated an exhibition titled\u00a0\u201cSushasan aur Abhilekh 2025\u201d\u00a0as part of the ongoing Good Governance &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-education-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9030"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9032,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9030\/revisions\/9032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}