New Delhi, April 30: Nobel Peace Laureate Shri Kailash Satyarthi delivered an insightful keynote address at the Re-imagining Governance: Discourse for Excellence (RGDE) series, organized by PDUNASS, the premier training academy of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
An official spokesperson said the session, attended virtually by EPFO officers and officials from across the country, focused on the theme of compassionate governance.
The RGDE initiative, launched on Good Governance Day (December 25, 2023), has since become a unique platform for fostering deep discussions aimed at improving public governance. This session marked the seventeenth consecutive edition of the RGDE series, which has continued to promote trust and excellence in public administration.
Speaking from the Bal Ashram in Jaipur, Shri Satyarthi emphasized the importance of compassion in governance. He stated, “Governance rooted in empathy, deep listening, and moral accountability is crucial for building responsible and effective institutions.” He voiced concerns about modern society’s loss of its moral compass and called for a revival of gratitude and human connection within the governance system.
The session was attended by prominent figures including Shri Ajeet Kumar, Additional Central PF Commissioner (Rajasthan), who felicitated Shri Satyarthi at the Jaipur venue. The program was chaired by Shri Ramesh Krishnamoorthy, Central PF Commissioner, and presided over by PDUNASS Director Shri Kumar Rohit. Shri Uttam Prakash, RPFC-I, moderated the session.
In his closing remarks, Ramesh Krishnamoorthy urged all EPFO officials to implement at least one decision in their work that embodies the values of compassion, stressing that the session’s teachings should translate into actionable steps for improved governance.
The RGDE series continues to foster thought leadership, value-based administration, and capacity building within EPFO, furthering its commitment to excellence in public governance.